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Africa
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1886 The Nile Tributaries of Abbyssinia and the Sword Hunters of the Hamran ArabsLondon : 1886A lovely prize binding of the work detailing the 1861-1865 Nile expedition of Sir Samuel White Baker, with a frontispiece, 24 plates and two maps, one of which folding. -
1871 The Desert of the ExodusLondon: 1871Illustrated throughout with lithographs and folding maps, this is the two volume first edition of E. H. Palmer's narrative about his travels through the Sinai peninsula. -
1836 Journey Through Arabia PetraeaLondon: 1836The first English language edition of M. de Laborde's travel narratives of his time in Asia Minor, Syria and Egypt, with illustrations throughout and a folding map. -
1886 Kaffir Folk-loreLondon: 1886A scarce collection of fascinating African folklore tales in the publisher's original cloth. -
c.1912 On the Borders of Pigmy-LandLondon: [c.1912] dated from a copy held by The London LibraryA copy of the uncommon fourth edition documenting Fisher's missionary work. -
1905 The Voice of the SouthLondon: 1905An uncommon 1905 edition of this illustrated journey through Algeria, with very scarce pictorial boards. -
1906 Algiers and BeyondLondon: 1906A very scarce first edition copy detailing the travels of the author, including plates of original photography, and map. -
1924 Selected Papers On Anthropology, Travel & ExplorationLondon : 1924A comprehensive selection of travel papers by Victorian British explorer Sir Richard Burton. -
1864 The Life and Travels of Mungo ParkEdinburgh: 1864A very scarce 1864 edition, in handsome morocco prize binding, with marbled page edges, and gilt motif to front board. -
1925 Life In French CongoLondon : 1925A fascinating first edition of this exploration of the French Congo, with a frontispiece and 30 plates. -
1926 An African Eldorado The Belgian CongoLondon : 1926An illuminating first edition of this account of central Africa, abundantly illustrated with folding maps. -
1924 With My Wife Across Africa by Canoe And CaravanLondon: [1924]A fascinating autobiographical account of a Colonel's trip to Africa with his wife, with a frontispiece and 19 double sided plates. -
1909 The Life of George Grenfell Congo Missionary and ExplorerNew York; Chicago; Toronto : 1909A first U.S. edition of George Hawker’s richly illustrated biography of Congo missionary and explorer George Grenfell, portraying his faith-driven expeditions and pioneering work in mapping and mission-building across Central Africa. -
1911 The Mediterranean: Seaports and Sea RoutesLeipzig : 1911The first English edition of Karl Baedeker's guide to the Mediterranean, complete with the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1878 Egypt Part First: Lower Egypt, with the Fayum and the Peninsula of SinaiLeipsic : 1878The scarce first edition of this Karl Baedeker handbook to Lower Egypt, illustrated with maps, plans and views. -
1944 The Belgian CongoOxford : 1944A unique guide to the Belgian Congo, issued for use of Naval officers during the Second World War. With folding maps. -
1862 Ruined Cities within Numidian and Carthaginian TerritoriesLondon: 1862First edition of N. Davies' detailed archeological exploration in North Africa, illustrated, with folding map. -
1890 In Darkest Africa or, the Quest Rescue and Retreat of Emin Governor of EquatoriaLondon: 1890A pleasing first edition of Henry M. Stanley's illustrated account of his successful, but damning Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. -
1924 El Raisuni: The Sultan of the MountainsLondon: 1924A lovely copy of the first edition of this engaging biography of Moroccan rebel Mulai Ahmed el Raisuni in the publisher's original light brown cloth binding, with thirty-two full-page monochrome photographic plates. -
1874 The Natural History of ManLondon; New York: 1874A scarce first edition volume of Wood's illustrated writings on the history of Africa. -
1927 The Broadway Travellers Memoirs of an Eighteenth-Century Footman John Macdonald Travels (1745-1779)London : 1927A fascinating memoir of Scottish Highlander John Macdonald's days in service as part of 'The Broadway Travellers' series, with a frontispiece and 7 further plates. -
1898 EgyptLeipsic : 1898The fourth edition of this classic Baedeker handbook to Egypt, with preliminary information on its history, language, topography and more. -
1929 Egypt and the SudanLeipzig : 1929The eighth edition of this traveller's handbook to Egypt and the Sudan, from renowned German publisher Karl Baedeker. -
1898 EgyptLeipsic : 1898A smart early edition of this Baedeker travel guide to Egypt, complete with folding maps and plans. -
1840 Narrative of a Residence in South AfricaLondon: 1840The second edition of Pringle's Narrative of a Residence in South Africa, in a full calf prize binding from Huddersfield College, 1840, featuring an introductory biographical sketch of Pringle by Josiah Conder. -
1925 From Red Sea to Blue NileLondon: 1925A bright example of the uncommon first edition of Rosita Forbes's illustrated account of her journey across Ethiopia in the early 20th century. -
1914 Egypt and the SudanLeipzig : 1914A very smart Baedeker handbook covering routes across Egypt and Sudan. -
1912 Boyd Alexander's Last Journey With a MemoirLondon: 1912The harrowing diary of Lieutenant Boyd Alexander's last journey through Africa, including a memoir by his brother, Herbert Alexander. -
1895 De Saint-Louis a Tripoli par le Lac TchadParis: 1895Illustrated throughout, this is the entertaining and informative first edition of P. L. Monteil's account of his North African travels. -
1818 Narrative of an Expedition to Explore the River ZaireLondon: 1818The first edition of Tuckey's very important account of his exploration of the Congo River. An impressively illustrated work including a folding map and a hand-coloured plate. -
c1905 On the Borders of Pigmy LandLondon: c1905The fifth edition of this illustrated early twentieth century travel journal from colonial missionary Ruth Fisher. -
1889 EothenLondon: 1889A smart new edition of Kinglake’s Eothen, his celebrated 1844 travel narrative through the Near East, in a full green morocco binding. -
1898 EgyptLeipsic : 1898A smart fourth edition of this Karl Baedeker handbook to Egypt, illustrated with folding maps, plans and vignettes. -
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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. -
1826 2vol Narrative of Travels and Discoveries in Northern and Central AfricaLondon: 1826The second edition of this important narrative regarding the Bornu Mission, an expedition which aimed to find the source of the Niger.
