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1828 A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1828The first edition of Washington Irving's popular fictional account of the life of Christopher Columbus, bound in half calf. -
1916-37 Just So Stories, Puck of Pook's Hill & Something of MyselfLondon: 1916-37A collection of three, well presented works from celebrated novelist, Rudyard Kipling, including a first edition of Kipling's autobiography, completed by his wife and published posthumously after the author's death. -
1928 A Book of Words: Selections from Speeches and Addresses Delivered Between 1906 and 1927London: 1928The first edition of this selection of speeches and public addresses given by English journalist and writer Rudyard Kipling. -
1918 The Eyes of AsiaNew York: 1918A very smart first edition of Rudyard Kipling's collection of letters home from soldiers stationed in India in 1915 and 1916. -
1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden. -
1880-1882 The Life of George Washington, The Alhambra, and Bonneville's AdventuresLondon: 1880-1882A very scarce full morocco seven volume set of American writer Washington Irving's works, including his biography of George Washington. -
1863 Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando PoLondon: 1863An exceptionally bright copy of the two volume first edition of Burton's account of his explorations in West Africa. -
1904 From Sea to Sea and other Sketches Letters of TravelLondon : 1904A lovely leather bound copy of Rudyard Kipling's From Sea to Sea and other Sketches Letters of Travel. -
1830 The Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1830A smart copy of this abridged edition of Washington Irving's biographical work on Christopher Columbus, complete with illustrated plates and folding maps. -
1885 Tom Brown's School-Days; Wanderings in South America; Old Christmas; Bracebridge HallLondon: 1885A scarce edition of this volume comprising four works by Thomas Hughes, Charles Waterton, and Washington Irving. With numerous illustrations by Randolph Caldecott and others. -
1846 The Life and Voyages of Christopher ColumbusParis: 1846A charming little biographical sketch of Christopher Columbus, his life and travels. -
1898 A Fleet in BeingLondon: 1898A well-preserved first edition of this account of the Royal Navy at sea by Rudyard Kipling.
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