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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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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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Signed1891 With the BeduinsLondon: 1891A presentation copy of the scarce first edition of Gray Hill's account of his time amongst the Bedouin's in the late nineteenth century.
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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 A World-Tour: Being a Years Diary, Written 1884-'85Not Stated: 1886A scarce first edition travel work by J. Herbert Roberts, a presentation copy inscribed by the author.
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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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Signed1881 2 vols My Journey Round the WorldLondon : 1881A smart signed complete two volume set of My Journey Around the World.
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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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Signed1870 Border SketchesNot Stated: 1870A signed copy of this very scarce, Limited Edition study of the Scottish borders.
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Signed1889 The New Far West and the Old Far EastLondon: 1889The author's presentation copy of his travel account of North America and Asia, lovingly inscribed to his cousin.
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Signed1883 Sunny Lands and Seas, A Voyage in the SS. 'Ceylon'London: 1883The first edition of this illustrated travelogue about a voyage on the SS Ceylon by Hugh Wilkinson, a presentation copy signed by the author to the title page.
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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.
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Signed1986 Divine LandscapesSan Diego, New York, London: 1986The first American edition of this topographical work by Ronald Blythe, which depicts 'the enchanted places of Britain', with photographs by Edwin Smith and an ink inscription from the author to the title page.
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Signed1931 Under Eastern RoofsLondon: 1931A scarce first edition travel work on an exploration of the Holy Lands by Theodora Eyton-Jones, the author's presentation copy.
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Signed1992 Hampstead Garden SuburbChichester: 1992A colourfully illustrated topographical work on the north London suburb of Hampstead Garden, signed by both authors to the half title page.
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Signed1909 Cleobury Mortimer 1601-1812 and A Dream of Easter-EvenShrewsbury; Oswestry: 1909An interesting celebration of the hamlet of Cleobury Mortimer within Shropshire, written by Frances C. Childe, with this copy belonging to the author herself, including original letters, drawings, and pamphlets inserted into the text.
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Signedc1892 Twelve Times Round the WorldBristol: c1892A very scarce signed first edition of this illustrated autobiographical work, aimed at children, from a man who claimed to have circumnavigated the globe twelve times.
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Signed1861 The Geology of Peterborough and its VicinityPeterborough: 1861Inscribed by the author, this is the scarce first edition of Henry Porter's illustrated geological study of Peterborough and its surroundings.
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Signed1827 On the Geology of East NorfolkLondon: 1827The very scarce first edition of this study of study of the geology of the Norfolk coastline, illustrated with detailed hand coloured plates.
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Signed1952 The Falkland Islands To-DayStirling: 1952A smart, signed copy of this illustrated work on the Scottish Falkland Islands, written by Forrest McWhan. From the personal library of Ken Back.
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Signed1904 EdinburghLondon: 1904A scarce Limited Edition of this charming study of Edinburgh, illustrated with colour plates, and signed by the publisher.
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Signed1922 Hunters of the Great NorthNew York: 1922A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this volume, telling of Stefansson's early career and first experiences in the polar regions.
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Signed1970 Stratigraphic Analysis of a Deep Ice Core from GreenlandBoulder: 1970A signed first edition scientific study of Greenland's ice core, published by the Geological Society of America.
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Signed1891 The Rambles of a DominieLondon: 1891A scarce first limited edition copy of this travelogue of a dominie, exploring around Europe and Great Britain. Signed by the author.
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Signed1943 Traveller from TokyoLondon: 1943A presentation copy of the first edition of this fascinating account of a British traveller's experiences in Tokyo prior to and following Pearl Harbour.
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Signed1869 Inventories of the Goods and Ornaments in the Churches of Surrey in the Reign of KingLondon: 1869The author's presentation copy of this detailed inventory of the goods and ornaments in the churches in the county of Surrey,
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Signed1961 The Church Plate of Derbyshire 1491-1850Kendal: 1961A scarce first edition of the antiquities of church plate of Derbyshire, the author's presentation copy inscribed to Arthur H. Westwood.
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Signed1915 Georgian Mansions in IrelandDublin: 1915A limited edition study of the Georgian architecture of Ireland, signed by the author Thomas U. Sadlier.
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Signed1921 One Hundred Years of Singapore Being Some AccountLondon: 1921A scarce, signed, first edition copy of this early account of Modern Singapore.
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Signed1898 The Romano-British City of SilchesterLondon: 1898The scarce first edition of Frederick Davis' study of Silchester, his presentation copy to Charles Hawskley.
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Signed1985 The Oshigata BookLuton: 1985A very scarce work of illustrated Japanese sword blades, signed by the authors.
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Signed1838 Assorted Travelogues by James McNabGlasgow: 1838-1842James McNab's presentation copy, inscribed, of this very scarce miscellany of three travelogues of the United Kingdom. The first editions.
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Signed1906 The Silvery ThamesLondon: 1906Walter Jerrold and Ernest W. Haslehust's eulogy to the beloved River Thames. A limited, deluxe edition, signed by both the author and the illustrator.
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Signed1883 Our Iron RoadsLondon: [1883]The second revised edition of this fascinating illustrated work on the history of railways and transportation in Britain. The author's presentation copy, inscribed to his son.