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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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1888 Etchings Of BathLondon; Bristol: 1888A scarce, limited edition collection of illustrations regarding the city of Bath. A fantastic collection of drawings which provides a look at historic Bath.
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1896 Le Village Suisse a L'Exposition National SuisseGeneve: 1896A scarce, illustrated publication on Swiss Villages, following the National Exhibition in Geneva, 1896.
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1874 The Bavarian Highlands and the SalzkammergutLondon: 1874A very bright, beautifully illustrated account of the Bavarian Highlands and the Salzkammergut.
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1883 Picturesque American SocietyLondon: 1883A scarce pictorial guide to America in the late nineteenth century. With beautiful illustrations by many noted illustrators.
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1954 Prague in Photographs en ImagesPrague: 1954A beautiful photographic record of the historic city of Prague. These photographs demonstrate the architecture of the city, both natural and man-made.
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1924 Indie in Woord en BeeldWeltevreden: 1924The first edition of this record regarding the Dutch East Indies. In Dutch and English, with parallel text.
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1905 LhasaLondon: 1905A beautiful first edition of this exciting study on Lhasa, illustrated colourfully throughout with colour plates and folding maps.
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1926 A Tibetan on TibetLondon: 1926An exemplary first edition of this study on Tibet by Paul Sherap and G. D. Combe, illustrated with a folding map.
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1937 In Search of the Mahatmas of TibetLondon: 1937The first edition of Edwin Schary's travel documentation of his journey to Tibet, illustrated throughout.
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1932 Il Mio Viaggio nel Tibet OccidentaleMilano; [Milan]: 1932The first edition of this Italian travel work on the Western Tibet, illustrated throughout.
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1926 The Road to Lamaland Impressions of a Journey to Western ThibetLondon: 1926The first edition of Gompertz's impressions on Tibet, documented during his travels. Illustrated throughout.
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1907 A History of Western Tibet One of the Unknown EmpiresLondon: 1907A very scarce first edition of Francke's history of Western Tibet, a detailed study of the country, illustrated throughout.
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1842 American Notes for General CirculationLondon: 1842An uncommon, first edition copy of Charles Dickens' important travelogue regarding his trip to America.
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1864 The Siberian Overland Route From Peking to PetersburgLondon: 1864A beautiful first edition of Alexander Michie's exciting travel work on his journey to Russia in the mid nineteenth century, illustrated throughout, including with two folding maps.
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1882 Through SiberiaBoston: 1882The first one volume edition of Henry Lansdell's travel work on his experiences in Siberia in the late Victorian era, illustrated with a folding map.
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1868 Around the Kremlin; or, Pictures of Life in MoscowLondon: 1868A very scarce first edition of this charming account of Moscow in the early twentieth century, illustrated with a picturesque frontispiece.
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1875 A Trip Up the Volga to the Fair of Nijni-NovgorodOxford and London: 1875An uncommonly nice first U.K. edition of Munro-Butler-Johnstone's travel documentation of his time spent in Russia, illustrated with a folding map and twelve plates.
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1965 Ian Fleming Introduces JamaicaLondon: 1965A fine, first edition copy of Ian Fleming's depiction of a country he had a great love for; Jamaica.
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1963 Thrilling CitiesLondon: 1963A fine, first edition copy of Ian Fleming's travelogue regarding a five-week all expenses paid trip to thirteen cities around the world.
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1901 The Bolivian AndesLondon: 1901A fine, first edition copy of Sir Martin Conway's account of his time climbing the Bolivian Andes in 1898.
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1827 Journey From Buenos AyresLondon: 1827A very smart, first edition set of this travelogue during a mission undertaken in South America on behalf of the Chilean and Peruvian Mining association in 1825-1826.
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1830 Notes on Haiti Made During a Residence in that RepublicLondon: 1830A smart, first edition of Charles Mackenzie's account regarding his time as a diplomat in Haiti. Mackenzie's role was mostly intelligence work.
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1819 Voyage Along the Eastern Coast of AfricaLondon: 1819A finely bound, first edition copy of James Prior's account of his voyage along the Eastern Coast of Africa.
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1864 Leaves from the Records of St. Hubert's ClubLondon: 1864A wonderful, first edition example of this travel work by George E Bulger. A finely bound copy of this work which details many sporting excursions to Canada, India, and South Africa.
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1826 Voyage of H.M.S BlondeLondon: 1826A finely bound, first edition copy of George Anson Byron's voyage to the Sandwich Island.
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1894 Geographical Discovery in the Interior of North America in its HistoricalLondon: 1894The scarce first UK edition of Justin Winsor's study on the early history of North America, illustrated throughout.
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1933 The Literary Ghosts of LondonLondon: 1933A scarce first edition of this work exploring the literary history of London, illustrated throughout.
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1930 Around the Coasts of ArabiaLondon: 1930The first edition of Ameen Rihani's enlightening travel work on the coasts of Saudi Arabia, illustrated througout.
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1954 The One RemainsLondon: 1954Stewart Perowne's presentation copy of his work on the history of Jerusalem, the first edition of the work, illustrated throughout. -
1951 Wells of Power the Oilfields of South-Western AsiaLondon: 1951An uncommon first edition of Olaf Caroe's detailed study on the oilfields of South-Western Asia, illustrated with folding maps.
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1933 Cairo to Persia and BackLondon: 1933A scarce first edition of this exciting travel work, documenting the author's travels through Cairo to Persia, illustrated throughout.
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1921 Le Pole Sud Histoire des Voyages AntarctiquesParis: 1921The first edition of this exciting French work on a voyage to the South Pole, illustrated throughout.
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1890-6 The Heraldry of York MinsterLeeds: 1890-6A first limited edition of this greatly detailed study into the heraldry of York Minster, illustrated throughout with many beautiful colour plates.
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1892 Within an Hour of London Town Among Wild Birds and Their HauntsLondon: 1892A finely bound first edition of this charming topographical work about the areas outside of London in the late nineteenth century.
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1828 A History of British Animals, Exhibiting the Descriptive Characters and SystematicalEdinburgh: 1828The first edition of John Fleming's zoological work on the animals of Britain.
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1932 This Unknown IslandLondon: 1932A beautifully bound first edition of S. P. B. Mais' charming look at the topographical scenes of Britain.