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Voyages
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1896 Wrecked on a ReefLondon: 1896An uncommon illustrated edition of a first-hand account of a sailor who was shipwrecked on the Auckland Isles with a small company. -
1913 2 Vols Scott's Last Expedition: Being the Journals of Captain R. F. Scott, R. N., C. V. O; Being the Reports of the Journeys & the Scientific Work Undertaken by Dr. E. A. Wilson and the Surviving Members of the ExpeditionLondon: 1913A complete two-volume second edition of Scott’s final Antarctic expedition, richly illustrated with plates and folding maps. -
1851 Typee, and OmooLondon: 1851Smart copy of Herman Melville's Typee and Omoo, a romantic recount of his time on the Marquesas Islands. -
1989 The Southern Ice-ContinentBluntisham; Norfolk: 1989A lovely, and uncommon first English edition, featuring frequent monochrome vignette illustrations. -
1994 To The Sixth ContinentHuntingdon; Norfolk: 1994A lovely first English edition recounting the 2nd German Antarctic exhibition, filled with monochrome illustrations. -
1961-1976 7vol Set on Viking HistoryLondon: 1972; 1961; 1973; 1976; 1974; 1973; 1976An informative collection of titles on the history and archaeological legacy of the Vikings, and their interactions with the nearby Scottish Isles. -
1955 The Ultimate VikingLondon: 1955An incredibly scarce illustrated title, retelling the character of Sweyn Asleifsson from the Orkenyinga Saga. -
1937 A Hundred Year History of the P.&0. Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation CompanyLondon: 1937An abundantly illustrated first edition copy of this comprehensive historical account of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. -
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1913 To Norway and the North Cape; in 'Blue Dragon II' 1911-1912London: 1913An abundantly illustrated first edition presentation copy of this work by headmaster and yachtsman Charles Cotterill Lynam -
1876 New Lands Within the Arctic Circle: Narrative of the Discoveries of the Austrian Ship "Tegetthoff"London: 1876The first edition of this illustrated first-hand account the Austro-Hungarian North Pole expedition. -
1845 Eothen, or, Traces of Travel Brought Home from the EastLondon: 1845The second edition of Kinglake’s influential Near Eastern travel narrative "Eothen," complete with two colour plates including a fold-out frontispiece. -
1934 Vanishing CraftLondon: 1934The first edition of Vanishing Craft, a swan song to the sail boats that were leaving commercial use in the 1930s. -
1866 EastwardLondon; New York: 1866A richly illustrated Victorian travel narrative chronicling Norman Macleod’s journey through the East, blending devotional reflection with detailed observations of cities, sites, and local life. -
1808 A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and TravelsLondon: 1808Illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is the first edition of the second volume of Pinkerton's charming study of travels in England. -
1885 The Voyage of the Vega Round Asia and EuropeLondon: 1885The impressively illustrated second English language edition of Nordenskiold's account of his impressive Vega expedition, a monumental voyage by the Swedish explorer. -
1851-1852 5vol The Life of Samuel Johnson and Journal of a Tour to the HebridesLondon: 1851-1852A complete set of illustrated editions of James Boswell's celebrated works on Samuel Johnson. Contains all four volumes of Johnson's Life and his Tour. -
1911 Letters From FinlandLondon: 1911The first edition of Rosalind Travers's Letters From Finland, written during her travels to the Scandinavian country she grew to love. -
1935 Young Men in the Arctic: The Oxford University Arctic Expedition to Spitsbergen 1933London: 1935A lovely copy of the first edition of this very scarce Oxford University Arctic expedition narrative in the publisher's original blue cloth, with forty-eight photographic black and white plates and a folding map of Spitsbergen. -
1994 The CommodoreLondon : 1994The first edition of this action packed historical naval novel from the Aubrey/Maturin series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1899 2vol Cape CodCambridge: 1899A deluxe 2 volume set of Cape Cod by Henry David Thoreau, with beautiful water colour illustrations by Amelia Watson. -
1912 Norway, Sweden, and Denmark with Excursions to Iceland and Spitzbergen Handbook for TravellersLeipzig: 1912A revised tenth edition of this comprehensive pocket sized Baedeker's travel guide, with 26 folding maps and 35 further maps. -
2012 The English Prize: The Capture of the Westmorland, An Episode of the Grand TourNew Haven: 2012A pleasing first edition of this illustrated history of the capture of the Westmorland, with the original dust wrapper. -
1913 Scott's Last Expedition: Being the Journals of Captain R. F. Scott, R. N., C. V. OLondon: 1913An early edition of this profusely illustrated work on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's last expedition. -
1922 The Great River: The Story of a Voyage on the Yangtze KiangShanghai : 1922The first edition of this uncommon account of a voyage down the Yangtze River, illustrated with photographs throughout. -
1836 Schloss Hainfeld; or, A Winter in Lower StyriaEdinburgh; London: 1836The first English edition of Basil Hall’s Schloss Hainfeld, a Gothic-tinged travel narrative of his stay with Countess Purgstall in Styria, smartly bound in half calf by Samuel Mepham of Dorchester. -
1905 The Siege of The South PoleLondon: 1905The scarce first edition of this comprehensive description of the many explorations to the South Pole, with numerous folding plates and maps. -
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1948 The Diary of John Holt with The Voyage of the "Maria"Liverpool : 1948Limited edition, editor's inscribed presentation copy, this illustrated volume presents John Holt’s 19th-century diary and the Maria’s voyage, capturing Liverpool’s pivotal role in West African trade. -
1887 Down the Islands: A Voyage to the CaribbeesNew York: 1887A smart first edition of this travelogue by William Agnew Paton, describing his voyage through the Caribbean. -
1897 The West IndiesLondon: 1897The very scarce fourth edition of this historic guide to the West Indies, illustrated with many folding maps and plates. -
1846 The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido for the Suppression of PiracyLondon: 1846Illustrated throughout with tinted lithographs and folding maps, this is a wonderful example of the two volume second edition of Henry Keppel's account of the 1843-44 campaign against Borneo pirates. -
1857 The United States Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin: A Personal NarrativePhiladelphia; London: 1857A smartly bound new edition of this account of the expedition to determine the fate of the lost Franklin Northwest Passage expedition.