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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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1807 The Ancient and Modern History of NiceLondon: 1807Illustrated with a folding landscape frontispiece, this is the uncommon first edition of I. B. Davis's detailed history of the region surrounding Nice in France. -
1860 Question du Canal de SuezParis : 1860A scarce first edition from Ferdinand de Lesseps, who here outlines the improvements and benefits of building the Suez Canal. -
1841 The Spas of England and Principal Sea-Bathing Places: Northern Spas, Southern Spas & Midland SpasLondon: 1841A scarce complete first edition of this illustrated guide to England's popular spas and sea bathing spots - an interesting look into tourism in 1840s England. -
1937 Scenes de la vie FutureParis : 1937A contemporary illustrated edition of this French work from Georges Duhamel - an unflattering account of his trip to the U.S. at the end of 1929. -
c.1932 The Motoring EncyclopediaLondon: c.1932 (Undated, dated from a copy held by the British Library)An incredibly scarce expansive encyclopedia of destinations, motor terms and components, and more, illustrated throughout. -
1914 The Lower Amazon: A Narrative of Explorations in the Little Known Regions of the State of ParáNew York and London: 1914A beautifully illustrated example of the first edition of Algot Lange's discussion of his travels and excavations in Para - a state in northern Brazil - in the early 1900s. -
1910 China as I Saw It, A Woman's Letters from the Celestial EmpireLondon: 1910A vibrant example of the very scarce first edition of A. S. Roe's beautifully illustrated account of her experiences of China in the early 1900s, told in a series of letters. -
1904 Japan Aspects and DestiniesLondon: 1904An intriguing exploration of Japan's revolution and modernisation, as seen through culture, dress, pleasures and politics. -
1949-1961 4vol Collection Local HistoryHavant; London; New York; Toronto; Sydney: 1961; 1949; 1960; 1957A collection of illustrated local history titles, in original illustrated, and unclipped, dust wrappers. -
1856 Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John FranklinPhiladelphia: 1856Illustrated throughout, this is the first edition of Elisha Kent Kane's thrilling account of the Second Grinnell Expedition, in search of the lost Sir John Franklin. -
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1932-1934 The Conquest of the South Pole; The Conquest of the North PoleLondon: 1932-1934The impressively illustrated first editions of J. Gordon Hayes's accounts of early 20th century Polar exploration, with his study of the North Pole being a signed presentation copy from the author himself. -
1883 Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeanette Arctic ExpeditionHartford, Conn.: 1883An early example of this illustrated account of the ill-fated expedition to the North Pole undertaken by the Jeannette, and of the survivors of its wreck. -
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1958 The Crossing of AntarcticaLondon: 1958Signed by the author Vivian Fuchs, this is the first edition of this first-hand account of the Commonwealth Trans-Atlantic expedition of the 1950s, in the original dust wrapper. -
1821 A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and GermanyLondon: 1821The impressive three volume first edition of this account of book buying in Europe in the early 19th century, illustrated throughout, and written by Thomas Frognall Dibdin on a trip to France and Germany. -
1984 An Account of a Voyage to New South WalesLondon: 1984A facsimile reprint of the Irish pickpocket George Barrington's voyage to New South Wales. -
1908 My African JourneyLondon: 1908The first edition of Winston Churchill's account of his 1907 five month long trip to in East Africa. Illustrated throughout with photographic plates. -
1974-2008 4vol Expeditions and the Arctic: An Attractive SetLondon; Christchurch; Lewes, Sussex; Whitby, Yorkshire: 1974-2008A charming set that delves of first editions which delve into the engaging stories and lives of explorers setting forth into the fascinating polar regions. -
1852 Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian NorthLondon: 1852A smart first English edition of Ida Pfeiffer's delightful account of Iceland and Norway, following the success of her trip and record of the Holy Land. -
1687-88 Some Letters Travelling through Switzerland Bound with Three Letters Concerning the Present State of ItalyRotterdam: 1687-88The second edition of Gilbert Burnet's travelogue through Switzerland, Italy and Germany, bound together with the very scarce supplement. -
1931 The Riviera: South-Eastern France and Corsica; The Italian Lakes of GenevaLeipzig: 1931A copiously illustrated copy of one of the famous Baedeker Guide Books, including numerous folding maps throughout. -
1966 The Discoverie of the Large, Rich and Beautiful Empyre of Guiana; The Discoveries of the WorldCleveland : 1966A handsome vellum-bound facsimile of the first edition of 'The Discovery of Guiana' and 'The Discoveries of the World' by Sir Walter Raleigh. -
1883 Eastern AlpsLeipsic: 1883An informative and useful guidebook to the scenic region of the Eastern Alps spanning Southern Germany and Austria, including folding maps and panoramas. -
1930 Southern Italy and SicilyLeipzig: 1930An attractive and informative guidebook on Southern Italy, containing numerous colour folding maps and plans depicting various locations across the scenic region. -
1966-1970 3vol Baedeker's Great Britain I, II, and IIIFreiburg: 1966-1970A copiously illustrated three volume set of 10th editions of the famous Baedeker Guide Books to Britain, including numerous folding maps throughout. -
1901 Great Britain: Handbook for TravellersLeipsic : 1901A lovely turn-of-the-century Baedeker guide to Great Britain, with the vanishingly scarce original dust wrapper. -
1909 Greece: Handbook for TravellersLeipzig: 1909An excellent fourth edition of this classic guide to Greece from Karl Baedeker, illustrated with numerous maps and plans. -
1911 The Story of the GuidesLondon: 1911A lovely half calf prize binding of this illustrated military history. -
1845 The Falls, Lakes, and Mountains, of North WalesLondon: 1845A very scarce copy of this abundantly illustrated travel work on North Wales. -
1890 Popular Japanese Stories. Together with Mitsuyae: A Story of the Saigo WarKobe : 1890A rare anthology of Japanese folk tales compiled by George J. Penney, with eight full-page illustrations. -
1838 The Rural Life of EnglandLondon: 1838The first edition of William Howitt's charming study of 19th-century rural England, embellished with vignettes. -
1899 Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan Vol XXVII Part III (December, 1899)Yokohama : 1899A very scarce illustrated study of Japanese bamboo by Sir Ernest Satow, from the Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan. -
1905 Japan and the Japan Mission of the Church Missionary SocietyLondon: 1905Historical overview of the involvement of the Church Missionary Society in Japan, featuring photographic plates and a folding map. -
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1908 The Fire-Fly's Lovers and Other Fairy Tales of Old JapanNew York: 1908A lovely signed presentation copy of these Japanese fairy tales by American orientalist William Elliot Griffis, complete with colour plates. -
1918 The Playground of the Far East by the Rev. Walter WestonLondon: 1918First edition of Walter Weston's second book on mountaineering in Japan, illustrated with numerous plates and two folding maps. -
1905 On the Borders of Pigmy LandLondon: 1905The fifth edition of this illustrated early twentieth century travel journal from colonial missionary Ruth Fisher. -
2025 A Training School for ElephantsLondon: 2025A first edition copy of this illustrated blend of travel and history in author Sophy Roberts' second novel.