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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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1933 The Great Wall of IndiaLondon: 1933A smart first edition of this illustrated work on the historical and cultural significance of the Indian subcontinent's fortifications.
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1936 Khyber CaravanLondon: 1936The first edition of this controversial travelogue, detailing the author's time in Afghanistan. Illustrated throughout.
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1910 The People of IndiaLondon: 1910A smart first edition of this scarce collection of portraits of the people of India, from painter Mortimer Menpes.
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1939 India's North-West FrontierLondon: 1939The first edition of this scarce illustrated work on India's north-west frontier, written by William Barton.
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1941 Indian HarvestLondon: 1941A very scarce first edition of this work documenting the author's travels in India, with illustrations throughout.
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1928 Bombay Municipal Corporation Papers Regarding Tramways and Electric LightBombay : 1928The first edition of this very scarce work on the tramways, electricity and power in Bombay.
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Signed1924 Indian Military LawLondon: 1924A signed first edition of this very scarce guide to Indian Military Law for the use of officers in the Indian Army preparing for their examinations.
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1933 Central IndiaLondon: 1933The first edition of this very scarce illustrated guide to central India by Edward H. Whitley.
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1929 The Third RouteLondon: 1929A very scarce, first edition of this entertaining account of a long-distance flight from Britain through Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
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1914 Vizagapatam. Proposals For the Improvement and Development of the Harbour.London: 1914The very scarce first edition proposal on a harbour to be built at Vizagapatam, led by civil engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry.
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c1910 Views of BombayBombay: c1910An extremely scarce collection of twelve views of Bombay from the early twentieth century, published by Bombay-based photographers, Clifton & Co.
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1904 The Sportsman's Book For IndiaLondon: 1904An illustrated guide to the various popular sporting pursuits of India, the first edition of this work edited by F. C. Aflalo.
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1915 Indian Memories: Recollections of Soldiering Sport, EtcLondon : 1915A first edition of Sir Robert Baden-Powell's enthralling memoir of his time serving in India, with beautiful colour and monochrome illustrations by the author.
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1900 The India General Steam Navigation Company LimitedLondon: 1900A very scarce first edition of this detailed work on the India General Steam Navigation Company.
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1904 Simla Past and PresentCalcutta: 1904A scarce first edition of this illustrated work on Simla, a detailed study on the city by Edward J. Buck.
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1945 Kashmir: Eden of the EastAllahabad: 1945The scarce first edition of this 1945 celebration of the state of Kashmir, illustrated with folding maps and photographic plates.
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1888 Turbans and Tails; or, Sketches in the Unromantic EastLondon: 1888The first edition of this scarce travelogue exploring India and China by Alfred J. Bamford.
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1900 Half Hours in the Far East, Among the People and Wonders of IndiaLondon : c1900A very scarce edition of this work detailing India's diverse history, people and geographic regions.
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Signed1926 Courts and Camps in IndiaLondon: 1926A signed presentation copy of this very scarce first edition work from Socialite, theatre actress and volunteer nurse Yvonne Fitzroy.
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1899 India: Ceylon Straits Settlements British North Borneo Hong-KongLondon: 1899The first edition of this scarce work on India from Kegan Paul's 'British Empire' series, with folding maps.
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1899 Ivory, Apes & PeacocksLondon : 1899A very scarce first edition of Israfel's unique collection of essays, with beautiful art nouveau cloth design.
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1895 The Relief of ChitralLondon: 1895The first edition of this work on the Siege of Chitral and the Chitral Expedition, complete with illustrations.
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1905 The High-Road of Empire: Water-Colour and Pen-and-Ink Sketches in IndiaLondon: 1905A scarce first edition of this bright collection of sketches from the author's travels in India.
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1891 My Three Years in Manipur and Escape from the Recent MutinyLondon: 1891A first edition of this illustrated account of the author's life in Manipur, India.
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1921-1931 5vol India in 1920, 1926-27, 1927-28, 1928-29, & 1929-30Calcutta: 1921-1931Five scarce first edition copies of reports prepared for presentation to Parliament on India across the 1920s.
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1906 Through India With the PrinceLondon: 1906A very scarce first edition of this illustrated account of the author's time travelling through India with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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1891 Beast and Man in IndiaLondon: 1891A smart first edition copy of John Lockwood Kipling's work on India, an illustrated study of this work from the library of Kipling's agents.
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1908 The Revolt in Hindustan 1857-1859London: 1908A first edition illustrated history of the Indian Revolt of 1857 with details of conflict through 1859.
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1931 All About Mysore: A Comprehensive Handbook Up-to-Date & IllustratedBangalore City: 1931The very scarce first edition of D. V. Gundappa's guide to the city of Mysore in India, illustrated throughout.
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1933 Indian Defence ProblemPoona: 1933A vanishingly scarce military study on India, written and published by Captain G. V. Modak, with a dust wrapper.
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1904 A Lonely Summer in KashmirLondon: 1904The first edition of Margaret Cotter Morison's personal account of a summer spent in Kashmir.
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1922-1923 Council of State Debates: Volume III, Nos 14-42. With Three Index Volumes.Delhi: 1922-1923An impressive volume including twenty-eight numbers of the 'Council of State Debates' discussing the governance of India in 1922 and 1923.
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1898 Across Three Oceans and Through Many Lands with Pen and CameraLondon: 1898An extremely scarce, first edition of this highly illustrated work documenting Fred Reynolds's travels.
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1993 A Suitable BoyLondon: 1993The first edition of Vikram Seth's novel about a mother's attempt to find the perfect husband for her daughter, in the original dust wrapper.
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1965 Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a BicycleLondon: 1965A smart first edition of this thrilling account of one woman's journey from Dunkirk to Delhi on a bicycle, with illustrations.