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1920 The Mystery of Easter IslandLondon: 1920The second edition of this uncommon work recounting Katherine Routledge's extraordinary expedition to Easter Island in 1914-5. -
1899 Through the Gold-Fields of Alaska to Bering StraitsLondon: 1899Harry de Windt's account of his travels across Alaska, an illustrated early edition. -
1913 The Secret of the Pacific: A Discussion of the Origin of the early Civilisations of AmericaLondon: 1913The second impression of C. Reginald Enock's illustrated work of speculative history, in which he presents a theory that the Toltecs, Aztecs, Mayas, and Incas were influenced by Asian cultures. -
1927 Islands of Queen WilhelminaLondon: 1927A smart first edition of this account of the author's own route travelling through the islands of Queen Wilhelmina. -
1931 The States Through Irish EyesLondon: 1931A smart first edition of this charming travelogue from Irish novelist Edith Anna OEnone Somerville, illustrated by the author. -
1850 Wanderings in South AmericaLondon: 1850A 'New Edition' of Charles Waterton's account of his experiences in South America, the North-West of the United States, and the Antilles. -
1945-1947 2vol Lake Ontario & The Great Salt LakeIndianapolis: 1945-1947Two smart first edition volumes from the American Lakes Series, with illustrations throughout. -
1871 Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory For 1871Montreal: 1871A very scarce directory for Canada, an interesting reference work on the country, produced by John Lovell. -
1858 The Canada Directory for 1857-58Montreal: 1858A fascinating directory of mid-nineteenth century Canada, alphabetically arranged, and illustrated with the very scarce large folding map. -
1957 Gates of FearNew York : 1957A very smart first printing of Barnaby Conrad’s tour of the great bullrings and bullfighters of the world, with illustrations. -
1892 Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator & Supplementary Appendix VolumeLondon: 1891-2A bright, first edition of English mountaineer Edward Whymper's travel work documenting his time exploring the Andes, richly illustrated throughout, with the supplementary appendix volume. -
1936 Gringo, Watch Out!London: 1936A very scarce copy of Hans Koester's autobiographical reminiscences of his adventures in South America, with plates. -
1940 Robbery Under Law: The Mexican Object-LessonLondon: 1940The second edition of Evelyn Waugh's searing critique of Mexico under Lazaro Cardenas in the late 1930s. In the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1965 The Seasick Whale: An Israeli AbroadLondon: 1965A very smart first UK edition of this humorous account of an Israeli traveller abroad. -
1934 Brazilian AdventureLondon: 1934The first US edition of Peter Fleming's account of his search for the lost Colonel Percy Fawcett in the Brazilian jungle. -
1986 Lovecraft's Providence and Adjacent PartsWest Kingston, Rhode Island: 1986A smart copy of the revised and enlarged second edition of this handbook to places in Providence related to H. P. Lovecraft. -
1990 Lost Crops of the IncasWashington D. C.: 1990A comprehensive report on little-known plants of the Andes by a panel from the National Research Council, considering the potential of further cultivation. -
1910 The Romance of CanadaLondon: 1910The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated children's history of Canada, retaining parts of the vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. -
1921 A Guide to the West Indies, Bermuda and PanamaLondon: 1921A third edition of this illustrated guide to travelling in the West Indies, Bermuda, and Panama. With colour folding maps. -
1868 2vol Greater Britain: A Record of Travel in English-Speaking Countries During 1866 and 1867London: 1868A smart first edition set of this illustrated travel journal from English liberal politician Charles Wentworth Dilke. -
1885 Discourses in AmericaLondon: 1885A pleasing first edition containing three lectures on societal and political themes within America, delivered by Matthew Arnold. -
1920 Letters of TravelLondon: 1920A smart copy of this first edition travel journal from Rudyard Kipling's experiences in America, Canada, and Egypt. -
1924-1927 2vol From Sea to Sea and Other SketchesLondon: 1924-1927A smart complete two volume set of this collection of articles from Kipling's travels in 1889. -
1923 All AboardLondon: 1923This vanishingly scarce copy of the first edition, first impression of William Henry Koebel's engaging guide to life on the ships sailing for Latin America, with charming illustrations by H. E. Bateman and others. -
1927 Mornings in MexicoLondon: 1927The first edition, first impression of this collection of travel essays by D. H. Lawrence. -
1947 Thyme and BergamotLondon: 1947A smart limited edition work on the natural history of the Andes by Christopher Sandeman. -
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1999 Kick Ass: Selected Columns of Carl HiaasenGainesville: 1999A signed first edition of this collection of articles written for the Miami Herald by Carl Hiaasen. -
1985-2018 A Set of Paul Theroux Novels, Travelogues and Short StoriesLondon: 1985-2018A superb selection of fiction and non-fiction works from American writer Paul Theroux, all being first UK editions. -
1950-1957 2vols Within the Labyrinth; The Volcanoes Above UsLondon: 1950-1957Two novels by the notable travel writer and novelist Norman Lewis, with the original dust wrappers. -
1967 The Gods of MexicoLondon: 1967The first edition of this work by Cottie Arthur Burland on the ancient religions of Mexico, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1905-1906 The Biographical Edition of the Works of Charles DickensLondon: 1905-1906The complete Biographical Edition of this Charles Dickens collection, profusely illustrated and bound in attractive signed half calf by Bayntun. -
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. -
1888 Three Cruises of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Steamer "Blake"Boston and New York: 1888The first edition of Alexander Agassiz's full account of his experiences aboard the steamer Blake, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1883 Life on the MississippiLondon: 1883The first U.K. edition of Mark Twain's memoir on his experiences on trips along the Mississippi River. -
c1896 Reminiscences of an Engineer At Home and AbroadLincolnshire: c1896A smart new edition of this illustrated collection of reminiscences of the author's time engineering. -
c1905 Batteau and Banaboo (Or a Trip to the Massaruni Diamond Fields)Brigg: c1905A very scarce first edition of this illustrated account of the author's travels to the Massaruni Diamond Fields.