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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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1936 Wonderful South AfricaJohannesburg: 1936A smart first edition of this vastly illustrated work on South Africa.
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1805 Four Principal Islands of the African Seas; Gleanings of A Wanderer in Various parts of EnglandLondon: 1805Two first edition travelogues bound together, and including the first edition of J. B. G. M. Bory de St. Vincent's very scarce account of the islands of the African Seas.
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1861 A Popular Account of Missionary Travels and Researches in South AfricaLondon: 1861The first edition thus of David Livingstone's account of his travels and research in South Africa. The popular edition of his work.
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1890 In Darkest AfricaLondon: 1890The sought after first trade edition of this monumental African travel work by Henry M. Stanley, a illustrated account complete with folding maps and plates.
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1872 Innocents Abroad or The New Pilgrim's ProgressHartford: 1872A first edition, later printing of Mark Twain's famous travel work, with illustrations throughout.
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1929 The Railway Magazine: July to December 1929 (Vol LXV)London: 1929A very smart copy of Volume LXV of The Railway Magazine from 1929, with charming illustrations throughout.
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1961 British Railways Passenger Services: London (Paddington)London: 1961A very scarce guide to passenger services from British Railway trains from London Paddington, between June and September 1961.
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1876 The Official Tourists Picturesque Guide to the London and North Western RailwayLondon: 1876A smart copy of the official tourists guide to the London and North-Western Railway, designed for the use of American tourists in the nineteenth century.
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1912 GermanyLondon: 1912A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated travel book on Germany.
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c1900 Views of GibraltarLondon: c1900A very scarce copy of this collection of photographs depicting Gibraltar at the end of the nineteenth century.
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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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1944 Table Mountain Guide: Walks and Easy Climbs on Table Mountain and Devil's PeakCape Town: 1944A smart first edition of this detailed guide to climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town, with plates and maps.
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1936 Shanghai Dollar DirectoryShanghai : 1936A very scarce copy of this fascinating directory surrounding businesses and services in Shanghai from July 1936.
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1949 A History of Southern AfricaLondon: 1949A first edition copy of this illustrated history of South Africa.
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1971 A Taste of South-EasterFolkestone: 1971A very smart first edition of this illustrated collection of character sketches and tales from South African journalist, Lawrence George Green.
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1936 Botha TreksLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of personal stories of General Louis Botha and his treks across Africa.
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1939 My Years in GermanyLondon: 1939A smart third impression of this detailed account of the author's time living in and travelling around Germany.
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1925 Fifty Thousand Miles of SunLondon: 1925A smart first edition of this illustrated travelogue of the author's journey around the world, in presentation from the publisher.
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1907 CanadaLondon: 1907The first edition of this beautifully illustrated study of Canada, written by Wilfred Campbell and illustrated by Thomas Mower Martin.
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1950 Great African Cruise in the CaroniaNot Stated: 1950A scarce, first edition of this profusely illustrated record of the spectacular Caronia cruise of 1950.
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Signed1989 Fragile Eden: A Ride Through New ZealandLondon: 1989A very smart illustrated first edition of this account of a journey through New Zealand, signed and inscribed by the author.
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1911 The Isle of WightLondon: 1911A smartly bound first edition of this illustrated work on the Isle of Wight.
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1912 London South of the ThamesLondon: 1912A smart copy of this detailed survey of the South of London, with illustrations and folding maps.
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1849 Worcester in Olden TimesLondon: 1849A very scarce first edition of this historical study of Worcester from English antiquary, John Noake.
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1924 London Alleys Byways & CourtsLondon: 1924A smart first edition of this illustrated work on the alleys, byways, and courts of London.
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1906 The Brighton Road: Speed, Sport, and History on the Classic HighwayLondon: 1906A first edition of this illustrated work on the road to Brighton.
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1896 A Traveller's Notes, Or Notes of a Tour Through India, Malaysia, Japan &c.Chelsea: 1896A very smart first edition of Veitch's horticultural travels across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, with a folding map and numerous illustrations.
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1984 Seaford in Old Picture PostcardsNetherlands: 1984A very smart first edition of this historical collection of picture postcards from Seaford.
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1929 The Medway River and ValleyLondon: 1929A smart first edition of this illustrated work on the Medway River, with the vanishingly scarce original unclipped dust wrapper.
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Signed1871-1874 3vols A History of the Weald of KentAshford: 1871-1874A signed first edition of this history of the Weald of Kent, complete in three volumes, with folding maps.
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1894 Through Ten English CountiesLondon: 1894A bright first edition copy of this engaging and informative travel work by James John Hissey, with illustrations by the author.
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1899 The Exeter RoadLondon: 1899A first edition, first impression of one of Charles Harper's popular topographical works, illustrated throughout.
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1858 Three Visits to Madagascar During the Years 1853-1854-1856London: 1858The first edition of this fascinating illustrated travelogue regarding the treatment of Christians in Madagascar during the nineteenth century.
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1842 An Illustrated Itinerary of the County of CornwallLondon: 1842The first edition of this topographical study on the county of Cornwall, an illustrated work by Cyrus Redding.
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2008 In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan DreamsNew York: 2008A very smart first edition of this illustrated travel book by Anglo-Afghan author Tahir Shah.
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1923 Travels and SketchesLondon: 1923The first UK edition of this account of the travels of Frederik Poulsen, translated from the original Danish and in the original scarce dust wrapper.