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Americas
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1911 Along the Andes and Down the AmazonNew York; London : 1911An interesting travelogue by H. J. Mozans during his time in South America. -
c1900 The New Album of the Principle Cities of the WorldGermany: c1900A wonderful album of 168 views of the Principle Cities of the World. -
1965 Carteret's Voyage Round the World 1766-1769Cambridge: 1965An interesting two volume set published by The Hakluyt Society, being an account of Captain Philip Carteret's trip to the South Seas. In the original dust wrappers. -
1961 The Prester John of The IndiesCambridge : 1961An interesting two volume set published by The Hakluyt Society, being an account of the Portuguese mission to Ethiopia in 1520. In the original dust wrappers. -
1792 A Journal of Transactions and EventsNewark: 1792An exceptional copy of the three volume first edition of English army officer, trader and explorer George Cartwright's journal relaying his sixteen year exploration of Labrador and Newfoundland. -
1954 The Baths of AbsalomLondon: 1954An excellent copy of the scarce first edition of James Pope-Hennessy's observations on to a visit to the West Indies, in the original dust wrapper. -
1906 Manual of the New Zealand FloraNew Zealand : 1906The uncommon first edition of this charming manual to New Zealand Flora by T.F. Cheeseman. -
1925 Places and PersonsLondon: 1925An excellent copy of this fascinating travel journal by Margot Asquith, the uncommon first edition. -
1981 Artificial Curiosities from the Northwest Coast of AmericaLondon: 1981Fascinating first edition illustrated catalogue of the native American artefacts from Captain James Cook's third voyage in the British Museum, complete with dust wrapper. -
1997 The American City: Literary Sources and DocumentsEast Sussex: 1997A lovely collection of literary source material regarding the history and cultural development of the American city, illustrated throughout. -
1852 Buenos Ayres and the Provinces of the Rio de la PlataLondon: 1852A fascinating Victorian study on Buenos Aires, written by Woodbine Parish, who worked in the city for almost a decade. -
c1920 Le Tour du MondePort-Said : c1920A series of black and white illustrations from around the world, a very scarce work. -
1828 Wanderings in South America, The North-West of the United States, and the Antilles in the Year 1812, 1816, 1820 & 1824London: 1828A well presented copy of Charles Waterton's Wanderings in South America, North-West America and the Antilles. -
1914 Our PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia and London: 1914A first edition topographical work on the city of Philadelphia, including history and memories of Elizabeth Robins Pennell while she lived there, with lovely illustrations by her husband Joseph Pennell. -
1904 Thackeray in the United StatesLondon: 1904Group of two volumes of James Grant Wilson's account of William Makepeace Thackeray's travels in America, a bright first UK edition. -
1935 Great Days: Being Mainly Concerned with Rod and GunLondon: 1935A wonderful first edition copy of Milling's travel work, in which he relates his earlier and current experiences shooting and hunting in Bermuda, India, and Ireland, with numerous illustrated plates. -
1927 Tales of Swordfish and TunaLondon: 1927A first edition work by Zane Grey, relating the author's experiences fishing for swordfish and Tuna in Canada, with numerous illustrated plates and in-text illustrations by Frank E. Phares. -
1891 Wild Beasts and Their WaysLondon: 1891A lavishly illustrated second edition of Sir Samuel W. Baker’s ‘Wild Beasts and Their Ways; Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America’. -
1886 Famous Discoveries by Land and SeaLondon: [1886]An exquisitely bound copy of this work celebrating famous explorations and discoveries around the world, in a school prize binding signed Relfe Brothers.. -
1984 Getting to Know the General: The Story of InvolvementLondon: 1984A wonderful first edition review copy of Graham Greene's travelogue and autobiography, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1897 A Prospect of the Colledges in Cambridge in New EnglandNew York: 1897A Limited Edition publication concerning Harvard University in the early eighteenth century, this work is illustrated throughout with charming full plate engravings. -
1914 Lands Forlorn a Story of an Expedition to Hearne's Coppermine RiverNew York; London: 1914A superior first edition copy of George Douglas' exploration work on the Coppermine River, including a signed letter by his first cousin once removed, Lewis Douglas. -
1944 PatagoniaBuenos Aires: 1944An anthology compiling early writings on the stunning region of Patagonia in South America. -
1922 Cartagena and the Banks of the SinuLondon: 1922The second impression of this charming work chronicling the author's travels through Cartagena. -
1960 Ontario's Niagara Parks a HistoryCanada: 1960A colourfully illustrated second edition of this work exploring the Niagara Parks of Ontario by Ronald L. Way, complete with three colour folding maps. -
1907 The Dominion of CanadaLeipzig: 1907The third edition of Baedeker's guide to Canada, with folding maps and plans. -
1927 Cannibal NightsLondon: 1927A scarce first UK edition of H E Raabe's recollections of his journeys and experiences across the regions of the South Seas. -
1913 The Romance of the Newfoundland CaribouLondon: 1913Radclyffe Dugmore's first edition account of the life of reindeers in North America, a charming and educational volume illustrated by the author. -
1893 A Tour Around New YorkNew York: 1893A charmingly illustrated first edition guide to New York city and its history. -
1924 Grace Church and Old New YorkNew York: 1924A fascinating exploration into the history of New York City, being an illustrated limited edition. -
1901 The Iconography of the Battery and Castle GardenNew York: 1901A fascinating history of this verdant public park located in Manhattan, complete with a slipcase. -
1902 New Amsterdam and its PeopleNew York: 1902An exceptional first edition of this account of New Amsterdam, a very scarce copy complete with folding maps and plates. -
1841 Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Conditions of the North American IndiansLondon: 1841The first edition first impression of this sought-after account of north Native Americans based on the author's numerous travels, complete with three hundred and ten original illustrations. -
1963 Thrilling CitiesLondon: 1963A first edition, first impression of Ian Fleming's travelogue regarding a five-week all expenses paid trip to thirteen cities around the globe. -
1947 Thyme and BergamotLondon: 1947A charming Limited Edition first person account of the pleasures of a travelling botanist, illustrated throughout with the engravings of John O'Connor. -
c1893 Across The AtlanticLondon: c1893A souvenir copy of the author's trip to the World's Fair in 1893, designed to narrate his travels in America.