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1953 The Impossible Adventure: Journey to the Far AmazonLondon: 1953A smart first edition of this illustrated account of an extraordinary journey through the Amazon, signed by the author. -
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1978 Sangay Survived: The Story of the Ecuador Volcano DisasterLondon: 1978A very smart first edition of this detailed story of the Ecuador volcano disaster of 1976, signed by the author. -
1831 Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of Christopher ColumbusLondon: 1831The first edition of Washington Irving's fascinating account of the explorers who followed in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus. -
1946 The Bachelor in New Orleans: A handbook for unattached gentlemen and ladies of spirit visiting or resident in the Paris of AmericaNew Orleans: 1946The scarce first edition, third impression of this irreverent, colour block-print–illustrated guide for “unattached” visitors of New Orleans. -
1966 The Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer IslesCleveland: 1966An exceptional facsimile edition of Captain John Smith’s vivid 1624 chronicle of his colonisation of North America, recreating the original woodcuts and housed in a full vellum binding and clamshell box. -
1930 N by ENew York: 1930A very smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's experiences on a painting expedition to Greenland. -
1856 A Woman's Journey Round the WorldLondon: 1856A smart English language translation of Ida Pfeiffer's account of her global travels, illustrated throughout with tinted plates. -
1914 Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog SledLondon: 1914The very scarce first UK edition of Hudson Stuck's account of his sled journeys across the remote interior of Alaska. -
1912 Pioneers in CanadaLondon: 1912A brightly illustrated commentary on the "white man's discovery of North America" and expeditions into Canada from British explorer Sir Harry Hamilton. -
c1880 Life Among the IndiansLondon: c1880An illustrated UK edition of this account of life among Native Americans from American traveler George Catlin. -
1907 CanadaLondon: 1907The first edition of this beautifully illustrated travel guide and history of Canada with colour plates. -
1914 California: The Land of the SunLondon: 1914The first edition of this beautifully and colourfully illustrated guide to California in the early twentieth century. -
1735 A Journey Over Land, from the Gulf of Honduras to the Great South SeaLondon: 1735The uncommon first edition of mariner John Cockburn's enormously popular narrative of his 2,400 mile journey across Central America, following being captured by pirates. -
1847 A Canoe Voyage up the Minnay SotorLondon: 1847The first edition of this geological account of a canoe journey up the Wisconsin River from the first geologist to the US government, George William Featherstonhaugh, with an accompanying folding map. -
1842 Canadian Scenery IllustratedLondon: 1842The first edition of this volume of delightfully engraved plates of Canada from noteworthy artist William Henry Bartlett -
1899 The West Indies and the Spanish MainLondon: 1899A second impression of this historical study of the West Indies and the Spanish Main from British-born historian James Rodway. -
1914 Documents Relating to the Constitutional History of Canada 1791–1818Ottawa: 1914Edited by Arthur G. Doughty and Duncan A. McArthur, this is a very scarce collection of documents relating to the constitutional history of Canada. -
1868 American Notes, and Reprinted PiecesLondon: 1868A charmingly illustrated example of Charles Dickens's travelogue detailing his 1840s travels in North America. -
1934-5 Glimpses of the EastTokyo: 1934-5A beautifully illustrated travel annual from the Nippon Yusen Kaisha shipping line, a fantastic travel guide depicting the ports of notable cities, accompanied with vibrant colour plates. -
1876 Recollections of Four Years in VenezuelaLondon: 1876A very scarce travelogue of the author's experience as a missionary in Venezuela, the first edition of this illustrated work. -
1898 The Hotels of Europe, America, Asia, Australia & AfricaLondon: 1898A decorative and scarce directory of hotels from around the globe, published annually by J. P. Segg & Co. -
1921 Report on the Froghopper-Blight of Sugar Cane in TrinidadTrinidad: 1921Illustrated throughout with plates and diagrams, this is a very scarce scientific report on the impact of froghopper insects on Trinidad's sugar cane crops. -
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1968-1993 4 Vols A Collection of Works About Wine & OenologyVarious: 1968-1993A comprehensive quartet of volumes authored by experts and enthusiasts, covering all aspects of oenology. One of which is signed by the author. -
1886 Report on the Mining Industries of the United StatesWashington: 1886The very scarce first edition of this impressively illustrated governmental survey of the USA's non-precious metal mining sectors. -
1850 L'ermite du Chimboraco ou Les Jeunes Voyageurs ColombiensParis : 1850A strikingly bound copy of Mirval's novel about two men and their travels through the Americas, intended as a travel manual for young people, bound in a gilt cartonnage binding. -
1880 Histoire de Christophe Colomb ou La Decouverte de l'AmeriqueRouen: 1880Beautifully bound in the publisher's decorative cartonnage binding, this is the very scarce first edition of Deville's biography of Christopher Columbus. -
1889 Fifty Years on the TrailLondon: 1889A very scarce biography on John Young Nelson, an illustrated work on the Wild West, the first U.K. edition. -
1911 Impressions of Mexico with Brush and PenLondon: 1911The vanishingly scarce first edition of Mary Barton's beautifully illustrated account of her time in Mexico, with tipped in colour plates. -
1831 Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of ColumbusLondon: 1831The first UK edition of Washington Irving's historical account of the explorers of the Americas that followed on from Christopher Columbus. -
1917 A Year of Costa Rican Natural HistoryNew York: 1917A smart first edition of this illustrated study of the natural history of Costa Rica, with a folding map. -
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1930 A Labrador DoctorLondon: 1930A signed example of the autobiography of Sir Wildred Grenfell, with an original illustration from the author to the front free endpaper. In the original dust wrapper. -
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1931 A Labrador DoctorLondon: 1931A signed example of the autobiography of Sir Wildred Grenfell, with an original illustration from the author to the front free endpaper. -
1924 Land of Abiding Sunshine, BarbadosLondon: [1924]A very scarce promotional work on Barbados, exploring the beauty of the country. -
1883 Narrative of The Origin and Progress of the South American Mission; Or, "First Fruits" Enlarged.London: 1883The second edition of this very scarce work detailing the history of missionary work in South America, written by John W. Marsh, who died just prior to this publication. -
1906 By Earthquake and Fire, an Authentic History of the San Francisco CalamityPhiladelphia: 1906The first edition of this vivid account of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, illustrated throughout with many photographs. -
1926 The Diamond Trail: An Account of Travel Among the Little Known Bahian Diamond Fields of BrazilLondon: 1926A smart first edition of this travelogue through the Bahian Diamond Fields, illustrated with photographs.