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Excitement, adventure and really wild things. Filling in the blanks on the maps and visiting far flung places unspoilt by the modern world and tourism.
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1960 Beside the SeasideLondon: 1960The first edition of this illustrated history of seaside holidays and entertainments, including an array of letters and Christmas cards from the author and his wife.
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Signed1975 Murder in the WestcountryCornwall: 1975The first edition of this fascinating work looking into different murder cases of the West Country, inscribed by author Colin Wilson.
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Signed1826 A Historical and Descriptive Account of All Saints' ChurchNewcastle: 1826A signed copy of the very scarce first edition of Thomas Sopwith's illustrated guide to All Saints Church, Newcastle.
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Signed1932 Honourable and Peculiar WaysLondon: 1932The first edition of this interesting perspective on life in England, in the scarce dust wrapper and signed by the author.
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Signed1904 Bonnie ScotlandLondon: 1904An ode to the beauty of Scotland and it's wonderful scenery, a colourfully illustrated signed edition de luxe.
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Signed1805 Observations on the Present State of the Highlands of ScotlandLondon; Edinburgh: 1805The author's presentation copy of this interesting look at the Highlands, the author presenting his idea that emigration would help the country's economy.
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Signed1890 Impressions of a TenderfootJohn Murray: 1890A signed copy of the first edition of the Duchess of Somerset's account of a journey taken through Canada with her husband, the Duke of Somerset.
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Signed1953 The Birds of Scotland Their History, Distribution, and MigrationEdinburgh; London: 1953The first edition of Baxter and Rintoul's extensive study on Scottish ornithology, a unique copy with two signed letters from the authors, addressed to fellow ornithologist Dr. Ian Pennie.
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Signed1962 The Birds of the Lake CountiesCarlisle: 1962A signed copy of the first edition of this study of the birds of the Lake District, in a beautiful half morocco binding.
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Signed1818-19 A Short Account of the Ancient and Modern State of the City and Close of LichfieldLichfield; London: 1818-19Two very scarce works on the city of Lichfield and it's Cathedral, the authors own' copy, with Thomas George Lomax's ink annotations, presented to him by the publisher.
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Signed1836 Annals and Antiquities of Dryburgh, and Other Places on the TweedKelso: 1836Author's presentation copy of this concise history on Dryburgh, a lovely work written by David Erskine, who had great ties to the village and the Abbey.
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Signed1885 Calendar of Letters from the Mayor & Corporation of the City of London, Circa A.D. 1350-1370London: 1885A presentation copy of this account of the letters of the Mayor and city of London between 1350 and 1370, with a signed letter from archivist Sir William Hardy.
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Signed1820 An Account of the Improvements on the Estates of the Marquess of StaffordLondon: 1820An illustrated first edition study on the estates of the Marquess of Stafford, particularly relating to the Highland Clearances, signed by the author.
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Signed1951 Le Guide de LondresCambridge: 1951A facsimile of this unique work on the topography of London in the Stuart era, a presentation copy from the editor, Walter Godfrey.
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Signed2003 Banbury A HistorySussex: 2003A first edition of Brian Little's study of Banbury, a historic market town in Oxfordshire. This association copy belonged to the author's aunt, and has a letter stapled in, as well as an inscription by the author to the title page.
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Signed1927 Cardiff. Notes: Picturesque and Biographical[Cardiff]: [1917]Signed presentation copy of J Kyrle Fletcher's illustrated survey of Cardiff.
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1853 Ecclesiastical and Monumental Architecture and Sculpture of the Middle Ages in BristolLondon; Bristol: 1853Historian George Pryce details the history and architectural features of Bristol's ecclesiastical buildings. Signed by the author.
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Signed1890 Records of Yarlington: Being a History of a Country VillageLondon: 1890A first edition of this genealogical study of Yarlington, Somerset. Signed by the author
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Signed1979 The Shaping of the CountrysideLondon : 1979A smart first edition, signed copy of this work exploring the Wiltshire countryside.
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Signed1887 The Church and Parish of St. Juliana in SalopShrewsbury: 1887Reverend Thomas Auden provides a history of his parish in this very scarce work
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Signed1961 A Short History of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in NorfolkNorfolk: 1961A scarce first edition work on the Order of St. John Hospital by Eric Puddy, inscribed by the author.
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1824 Account of the Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of Saint Katharine, Near the Tower of LondonLondon: 1824The vanishingly scarce account of the Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of Saint Katharine, complete with numerous engraved plates, many of which are folding.
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Signed1890 Ferguson's Tourists' Guide to Callander, the Trosachs, Loch Katrine etcGlasgow: 1890A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this late nineteenth century guide to the small Scottish town of Callander, and its surrounding region. Illustrated with a large folding map.
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Signed1902 2vol Unknown Mexico a Record of Five Years' Explorations Among the TribesNew York: 1902The first U.S. edition of this brilliant travel work on Mexico, signed by the author, complete with colour plates and folding maps.
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1896 On Southern English RoadsLondon : 1896An illustrated chronicle of James John Hissey's stagecoach tour of Southern Roads, signed by the author.
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Signed1937 My ScotlandLondon: 1937A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of A. G. Macdonell's guide to the Scottish landscape. Illustrated with photographic plates.
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Signed1990 The Early Art of the West Riding of YorkshireMichigan: 1990An interesting first edition study on the ancient art of the West Riding of Yorkshire, inscribed by the author.
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Signed1895 A Little Tour in AmericaLondon: 1895An association copy of Reverend Samuel Reynolds Hole's travel work on America, a presentation copy from Holy to his longtime friend William Shepherd.
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Signed1886 Through the United States of America and CanadaLondon: 1886A very scarce signed first edition travel work following the author through North America, the author's presentation copy.
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Signed1889 The New Far West and The Old Far EastLondon : 1889A first edition, signed copy of this interesting travel account, with illustrations throughout.
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Signed1922 Under Hawaiian SkiesHonolulu: 1922The first edition of this vivid, illustrated history of the Hawaiian islands, a signed presentation copy by the author.
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Signed1921 Ancient Deeds Belonging to the Corporation of Bath XIII-XVI CentBath: 1921The first edition of Rev. Shickle's signed Limited Edition study of the ancient deeds of bath between the twelfth and sixteenth century.
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1818 Chorographia, or, A survey of Newcastle upon TyneNewcastle: 1818The very scarce 1818 facsimile edition of William Gray's seventeenth century study of Newcastle. A presentation copy from the editor.
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Signed1870 Border SketchesNot Stated: 1870A signed copy of this very scarce, Limited Edition study of the Scottish borders.
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Signed1912-3 5vol A Bibliographical Account of the Works Relating to English TopographyExeter: 1912-3A comprehensive bibliography of the works relating to English topography from library of John Spalding, signed by Spalding to the frontispieces in Volume I and IV.
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Signed1900 The Norfolk & Norwich Hospital 1700 to 1900London: 1900Sir Peter Eade's fascinating illustrated history of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital from 1700 to 1900, signed by the author and presented to noted physician Sydney Monckton Copeman.