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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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1923 Guide to PachmarhiNagpur: 1923A very smart copy of this very scarce guide to Pachmarhi in India, with a folding map.
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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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1936 - 1937 Shipping Wonders of the World: A Saga of the Sea in Story and PictureLondon : 1936-1937A complete set of the popular naval weekly magazine 'Shipping Wonders of the World', a beautifully illustrated work with many colourful plates.
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1941 Popular Handbook of Indian BirdsLondon: 1941A beautifully illustrated study of Indian birds by Hugh Whistler, with illustrations by H. Gronvold.
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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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1914 Here and There in North IndiaWestminster: 1914A scarce copy of this illustrated account of missionary work in the North of India.
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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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1936 The Times of India AnnualBombay : 1936A 1936 copy of this uncommon annual on India, profusely illustrated with colour plates and advertisements, providing a glimpse into the history of India.
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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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1911 Behind the BungalowLondon: 1911An early edition of this vibrant novel providing an insight to India in the late nineteenth century, written by Edward Hamilton Aitken.
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1916 Three Days at Delhi (The Capital of India): A Guide to Places of InterestLondon: [1916]The fourth edition of this scarce helpful travel guide for the city of Delhi in India, written by Herbert Andrews Newell.
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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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1886 Heroes of the Indian Empire or, Stories of Valour and VictoryLondon: 1886A scarce copy of this illustrated collection of stories of great men from the Indian Empire.
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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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1880 Twenty-One Days in India, Being the Tour of Sir Ali BabaLondon: 1880A smart second edition of this scarce satirical travelogue from British educationalist, George Aberigh-Mackay.
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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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1940 You Will Find it in BombayBombay: 1940A very scarce booklet on Bombay, with illustrations and local advertisements throughout.
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1898 Forty-One Years in India from Sunbaltern to Commander-in-ChiefLondon: 1898The thirtieth edition of this autobiographical work on Lord Roberts of Kandahar's years in India.
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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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1891 Orient Line GuideLondon: 1891A detailed guide exploring sea travel from England to Australia, an interesting work on voyages in the late nineteenth century.
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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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1903 India, Burma, and Ceylon Information for Travellers and ResidentsLondon: 1903An early edition of this detailed handbook for travellers and residents of India, Burma, and Ceylon, with 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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1921 India, Burma, and Ceylon Information for Travellers and ResidentsLondon: 1921A smart copy of this detailed handbook for travellers and residents of India, Burma, and Ceylon, with maps.