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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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c1890 A New Light Thrown Across the Keep It Quite Darkest AfricaLondon: c1890A scarce parody of H. M. Stanley's 'In Darkest Africa', a comical illustrated work by F. C. Burnand.
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1937 The Lady of the FjordsLondon: 1937A proof copy of this vanishingly scarce novel telling the astonishing story of a Norwegian Antarctic explorer, written by Barnard Balogh.
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1892 B. C. 1887 A Ramble in British ColumbiaLondon: 1892An attractive 'New Edition' of Lees and Clutterbuck's study of British Columbia, illustrated throughout.
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1930 Gladiators of the Prize RingNottingham: 1930A scarce, first edition of this first-hand account of the boxing world, written by previous bantamweight champion of South Africa, Jack Hare.
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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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1912 The Arabs in TripoliLondon: 1912A publisher's presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of Alan Ostler's account of the Arab camps at the beginning of the Tripoli campaign.
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1931 The Mahdi of Allah, the Story of the Dervish Mohammed AhmedLondon & New York: 1931The first English language edition of Richard A. Bermann's account of the Mahdist insurrection led by Mohammed Ahmed.
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1929 The Romance of the Portuguese in AbyssiniaLondon: 1929The first edition of this account of the Portuguese in Abyssinia in the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
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1927 Baghdad: The City of PeaceLondon: 1927The very scarce first edition of this guide to 1920s Baghdad.
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1928 A Saharan VentureLondon: 1928The first edition of this scarce work recounting the author's expedition across the Sahara.
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1872 The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran ArabsLondon: 1872A new edition of this detailed work on the Nile and its tributaries, with a folding map.
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1891 Cetywayo and His White NeighboursLondon: 1891An excellent copy of the fourth edition of this popular non-fiction travel work on South Africa, written by H. Rider Haggard.
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1905 King Solomon's MinesLondon: 1905An excellent copy of this adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard, with illustrations by Russell Flint.
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1812 Travels in Greece, Palestine, Egypt, and Barbary. Volume II OnlyLondon: 1812The second volume of the second edition of Shoberl's scarce English translation of Chatreaubriand's Middle Eastern travels.
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1904 A Winter PilgrimageLondon: 1904An early edition of this extensive and densely illustrated travel journal from the early twentieth century.
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1812-1816 Xenephon's History of the Affairs of Greece; The Expedition of Cyrus into Persia; Arrian's HistoryLondon: 1812-1816Three early nineteenth century English translations of the historical narratives of Xenophon of Athens and Arrian of Nicomedia.
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1912 MarieLondon: 1912The illustrated first UK edition of this Allan Quartermain novel, by the popular author H. Rider Haggard, in the variant binding.
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Signed1962 Hawk Moths of Central and Southern AfricaCape Town: 1962A first edition copy of Elliot Pinhey's fascinating study on hawk moths native to Central and Southern Africa, with a letter from the author, extensive coloured plates and original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1900 War with the BoersLondon : 1900-1905A complete first edition five volume collection of Harold Brown's riveting retelling of the Boer Wars, with extensive monochrome plates and illustrations.
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1913 Rosmarine a Story of Twenty-Five Years and a SequelLondon: 1913A vanishingly scarce study on one of the oldest schools in Pretoria, the first edition of this illustrated work which features a preface by H. Rider Haggard.
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c1904 Two Years Before The MastLondon and Glasgow: c1904An early edition of Richard Henry Dana's vivid memoir of his time on a merchant ship, with eight colour plates by renowned illustrator Arthur Rackham.
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c1904 Two Years Before the MastLondon and Glasgow: c1904An early edition of Richard Henry Dana's vivid memoir of his time on a merchant ship, with eight colour plates by renowned illustrator Arthur Rackham.
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1896 Monomotapa (Rhodesia)London: 1896A smart first edition of this detailed work on Rhodesia, with illustrations and a folding map.
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1927 The First Flight Across the Polar SeaLondon: 1927An uncommon work on aerial polar exploration by Amundsen and Ellsworth, the first edition of this illustrated work.
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1930 Industrial Durban: Opportunities at Port NatalDurban: [1930]A very scarce copy of this historical work presenting the business opportunities in Durban, illustrated with four bright folding maps.
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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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1858 From New York to Delhi, by way of Rio de Janeiro, Australia and ChinaNew York: 1858The first edition of Robert Bowne Minturn Jr.'s account of his voyages around the world.
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1943 Near EastLondon: 1943The first edition of Cecil Beaton's account of his wartime experiences in the Middle East, illustrated throughout with his photographs.
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1856 Lake Ngami; or, Explorations and Discoveries During Four Years' WanderingsNew York: 1856The first U.S. edition of Charles John Andersson's detailed travel account of his time at Lake Ngami, illustrated throughout.
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1877 The Prince of Wales' Tour: A Diary in IndiaLondon: 1877A detailed travelogue of the author's time spent on tour with the Prince of Wales.
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1886 Official Handbook: History, Productions, and Resources of the Cape of Good HopeCape Town: 1886The first edition of this interesting handbook on the Cape of Good Hope, with folding maps and illustrations.
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1842 American Notes For General CirculationNew York: 1842One of the first U.S. editions of this popular travelogue on the American travels of Charles Dickens.
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1899 Some South African RecollectionsLondon: 1899The second impression of this illustrated work documenting Mrs. Lionel Phillips' recollections of South Africa.
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1934 Biographical Memoirs and ReminiscencesCape Town: [1934]A first edition of Sir John Kotze's important historical autobiography, with detailed photographic illustrations.
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1910 The Cape PeninsulaCape Town: 1910The first edition of this wonderfully illustrated work exploring the Cape Peninsula, by Rene Juta and W. Westhofen.