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Travel & Exploration
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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1981 A Description of the Western Islands of ScotlandEdinburgh : 1981A pleasing facsimile printing of this fascinating early 18th-century description of Scotland's islands, including their inhabitants. -
1742 A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great BritainLondon: 1742A scarce to see early edition of this popular travel work by Daniel Defoe, one of his most successful works during his lifetime. -
1923 Hebridean MemoriesLondon: 1923The first edition of these charming observations of the Hebridean islands, from Scottish naturalist and photographer, Seton Gordon. -
1875 The Book of Ser Marco Polo, the VenetianLondon: 1875The second edition of Colonel Henry Yule's discussion of the travels of Marco Polo, in a beautiful half morocco signed binding by Bayntun. -
2003-2013 Encyclopedia of ExplorationPotts Point, New South Wales: 2003-2013A scarce complete five volume first edition of Raymond John Howgego exceptionally detailed reference work, retaining the beautifully illustrated original dust wrappers. -
1783 Voyage Littéraire de la Grèce, ou Lettres sur les Grecs, Anciens et Modernes, Avec un Parallele de Leurs Moeurs.Paris : 1783The third edition of this insightful work exploring ancient and modern Greek customs, written by French merchant, Pierre-Augustin Guys, illustrated with numerous folding plates. -
1949 The British Islands and their VegetationCambridge : 1949A pleasing two-volume study of the environment, history and vegetation of the British Islands, richly illustrated throughout. -
1881 A Picturesque Tour in Picturesque LandsLondon: 1881The scarce and attractively bound bound first edition of this limited edition travelogue from Lisbeth Seguin, beautifully illustrated throughout. -
c1850 Account of the Shire of Forfar, Circa 1682Not Stated: c1850An extremely scarce topographical account of the Scottish County of Forfar for the year 1682, compiled by John Ochterlony. -
1910 Highways and Byways in Cambridge and ElyLondon: 1910A limited edition copy of the first edition of Conybeare's topographical study of Cambridge and Ely, illustrated throughout by F. L. Griggs. -
1980 2vol Un Grand Vignoble de Qualite: Le MedocParis: 1980A detailed study of the vineyards in the Medoc region of France, in the original French. -
c1900 By The Rivers of Africa: From Cape Town to UgandaLondon: c1900A smart copy of this illustrated commentary of the author's own experiences in Africa. -
1891 Louth Old Corporation RecordsLouth: 1891A compilation of records from the Records of the Warden and Six Assistants relating to Louth, the first edition of this scarce and illustrated work. -
1913 A History of Wye Church and Wye CollegeAshford: 1913The very scarce first edition of this illustrated guide to Wye Church and Wye College. -
1839 Travels through Part of Africa, Syria, Egypt, and Arabia, into AbyssiniaLondon: 1839A mid-nineteenth century edition of James Bruce of Kinnaird's account of his travels in North Africa in search of the source of the Nile. -
1909-1922 4vol A Collection of Missionary Accounts from AfricaLondon: 1909-1922A collection of four exciting adventure novels set in Africa, with illustrations. -
1862 Examples of the Architecture of the Victorian AgeLondon: 1862A very scarce contemporary study on Victorian architecture, an illustrated work with chromolithographs. -
1931 Cunard Christmas Number 1931Liverpool: 1931The very scarce first edition of the 1931 Christmas special number of the publication of the Cunard Line. -
1847 Black's County Maps of Scotland: RenfrewEdinburgh: [1847]A very scarce pocket sized folding map of Renfrew from Black's 'County Maps of Scotland' series. -
1925-26 City of Nottingham Education Committee. Souvenir Summer Holiday in Paris; LucerneNottingham: 1925-1926Two very scarce works, consisting of the itinerary of the Nottingham Education Committee's summer holidays in the mid 1920s to Paris and Lucerne, and with many original photographs. -
1871 Gems of French Art: A Series of Carbon-Photographs From The Pictures of Eminent Modern ArtistsLondon: 1871The first edition of this very scarce work on the beauty of French art, by William Bell Scott, bound in full morocco. -
1905-1906 The Biographical Edition of the Works of Charles DickensLondon: 1905-1906The complete Biographical Edition of this Charles Dickens collection, profusely illustrated and bound in attractive signed half calf by Bayntun. -
1862 A School Atlas of General and Descriptive GeographyEdinburgh & London: 1862A scarce new edition of this school atlas with numerous double-page colour maps. -
1969 Geographisch Handtbuch: Cologne 1600Netherlands: 1969A very smart facsimile of the first world atlas produced by a German author, with the original dust wrapper. -
1882 A Hermit's Experiences of Social Life with English Friends in GermanyLondon: 1882The first edition of this very scarce travel work, following the Hermit of Westminster as he journeys to Germany. -
c1900 Bacon's Cycling & Motoring Map of Central England and Wales: All Main Roads Specifically ColouredWorcester: c1900A very scarce folding cycling and motoring map of central England and Wales. -
1904 The Story of LondonLondon: 1904The first edition of this absorbing history of London from Henry B. Wheatley, complete with folding plates. -
1888 Coaching Days and Coaching WaysLondon: 1888A first edition of this interesting travel work by W. Outram Tristram, with numerous vignettes by Hugh Thompson and Herbert Railton. -
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1920 Diversions in SicilyLondon: 1920A collection of witty travel sketches written by Henry Festing Jones, inscribed by the author to fellow writer, Arnold Bennett. -
1856-62 Four Works by William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1856A volume of four popular works by Thackeray bound in one volume, three being first editions. -
1935 Abyssinia and ItalyLondon: 1935A smart first edition copy of this scarce work on the conflict between Abyssinia and Italy, with a folding map. -
1673 Le Mercure Hollandois, ou l'Histoire de la Republique des Provinces Unies des Pays-BasLyon: 1673The very scarce first edition of the first volume of Pierre Louvet's history of the Netherlands, with this volume covering the years 1566 to 1671. -
1773 Description des Beautes de Genes et de ses EnvironsGenes: 1773The expanded second edition of this sought after guide to the city of Genoa, illustrated with twelve folding plates of the city. -
1915 Gwlad Fy Nhadau: Rhodd Cymru I'w ByddinLondon: 1915The very scarce first edition of this attractively illustrated Welsh anthology, published to raise funds for the National Fund for the Welsh Soldiers. -
1867 Life and Travel in Tartary, Thibet, and China: Being a Narrative of the Abbe Huc's Travels in the Far EastLondon: 1867A smart first edition copy of this illustrated account of the travels of French Catholic priest Abbe Huc. -
1951 Antarctic Isle: Wild Life in South GeorgiaLondon: 1951An excellent first edition of Niall Rankin's work detailing a small expedition hoping to observe wildlife through the breeding season.