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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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Signed1824 Narrative of a Pedestrian Journey through Russian and Siberia TartaryLondon: 1824A signed presentation copy of the first edition of John Cochrane's scarce account of his Russian and Siberian travels, inscribed by the author to his sister, Lady Napier.
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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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Signed1964 A Late SumerLondon: 1964A signed presentation copy of the first edition of E. R. Cartwright's autobiographical account of fourteen years spent in the far east following the First World War.
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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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Signed1904 VeniceLondon: 1904A signed, limited edition guide to Venice, beautifully illustrated by Mortimer Menpes.
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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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Signed1909 In the Canaries with a CameraLondon: 1909A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this very scarce early twentieth century guide to the Canary Islands.
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Signed2003 Vanished Kingdoms A Woman Explorer in Tibet, China & Mongolia 1921-1925New York : 2003An excellent first edition signed copy of this work on the explorations of Janet Elliott Wulsin.
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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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Signed1893 The Life of Captain Richard F. Burton, K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S.London: 1893A signed association copy of the first edition of Isabel Burton's biography of her husband, explorer Richard Francis Burton. With three photographs, and a letter from Isabel inserted in which she discusses the process of writing this work.
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Signed1931 South Africa RevisitedNot Stated: 1931A signed first edition of Siegfried Bettmann's scarce personal account of his return to South Africa.
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Signed1902 The Uganda ProtectorateLondon: 1902A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Sir Harry H. Johnston's two volume study of the history and people of Uganda.
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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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Signed1946 This Land of SwedenStockholm: 1946A signed presentation copy of the second edition of Prince William of Sweden's celebration of his homeland. With an original polaroid depicting the Prince and the dedicatees.
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Signed1901 Ewenny PrioryLondon: 1901Colonel J.P. Tubervill provides a comprehensive history of this unusual Welsh monastery. Signed by the author, with thirteen plates, including a folding plate.
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Signed1897 On the Threshold of Central AfricaLondon: 1897A signed first edition of Coillard's accounts of his expeditions from Banyai to Barotsi and Sefula.
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Signed1979 Upton: Portrait of a Severnside TownLondon: 1979A first edition of this work on Upton, with illustrations throughout. Signed by the author and illustrator.
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Signed1904 EdinburghLondon: 1904A limited edition of this charming volume on Edinburgh, with illustrations throughout. Signed by the publisher.
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Signed1938 The Bristol Brewery Georges & Co. LTD. Founded 1788. Souvenir BookBristol: 1938A very scarce first edition illustrated souvenir book celebrating the one-hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Bristol Brewery Georges & CO. LTD.
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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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Signed1979 Titchmarsh Past and PresentNorthamptonshire: 1979A scarce, illustrated work on the history of Titchmarsh, signed by the author.
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Signed1932 The History of BagendonCheltenham: 1932A very scarce presentation copy of the first edition of this history of this Gloucestershire village.
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Signed1915 An Untamed Territory The Northern Territory of AustraliaLondon : 1915A signed first edition of this work about Northern Australia during British Colonial rule.
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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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Signed1982 The Claygate BookDorset: 1983A first edition of this illustrated history of the village of Claygate, signed by the author.
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Signed1965 Dublin A Study in EnvironmentDublin and London: 1965The author's proof copy of the second edition of his work on the history of Dublin.
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Signed1950 England WestLondon: 1950A beautifully illustrated first edition of this fascinating guide to the west of England, with a signed presentation from the author.
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Signed1937 Old Brighton Old Preston Old HoveBrighton: 1937The first edition of this history of the South East coast of England with illustrations, signed by both authors and in the very scarce dust wrapper.
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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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Signed1970 Masai the MagnificentNairobi: 1970A smart limited edition, signed copy of this history of the Masai.
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Signed1902 EgyptLondon: 1902A striking signed limited edition work by Robert Talbot Kelly recounting his travels and experiences in Egypt, complete with seventy-five colour plates.
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Signed1904 HollandLondon: 1904A signed, limited edition, topographical, work on Holland. With numerous colour plates by Nico Jungman.
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Signed1902 The Holy LandLondon: 1902A limited edition copy of 'The Holy Land', signed by the publishers, with numerous colour illustrations by John Fulleylove.
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Signed1959 Zulu Journal: Field Notes of a Naturalist in South AfricaBerkley and Los Angeles: 1959An illustrated first edition of this anthropological study of Zulu customs, signed by the author.
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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.