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c1890 The Hakone DistrictYokohama: c1890A scarce photographic study of Hakone, the first edition of this beautiful work showcasing the pioneering photography of Ogawa Kazumasa. -
1883 L'Art JaponaisParis: 1883A limited edition exploration of Japanese art, by the French art historian Louis Gonse, impressively illustrated throughout. -
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1955-71 24Vols Bibliography on Southwestern Asia and Supplementary WorksFlorida,: 1955-71A collection of scarce bibliographies on Southwestern Asia by Henry Field and other collaborators, with numerous supplementary volumes, including one volume inscribed by the author. -
1887-98 Orientalische BibliographieBerlin: 1887-98An eleven volume scarce set of the 'Oriental Bibliography', an annual bibliography on Asian literature, bound in crushed quarter morocco. -
1956 The Lycian ShoreLondon: 1956A profusely illustrated travelogue documenting Freya Stark's time spent in Asia Minor, the first edition, complete with fifty photographs and the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1961 Not Wisely But Too WellLondon: 1961The very scarce first edition of British lawyer Gerald Sparrow, in a signed Sangorski & Sutcliffe half morocco binding. -
1986 Between the Woods and the WaterLondon : 1986An excellent first edition of Patrick Leigh Fermor's sequel to his travel series, narrating his journey on foot from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. -
1895 Japanische VogelstudienWien; [Vienna]: 1895The first edition of this scarce and striking volume of twelve plates of Japanese birds. -
1947 The Vision of Asia: An Interpretation of Chinese Art and CultureLondon: 1947A very smart edition of this insightful exploration of Chinese arts and culture. -
1954 Japan: The Official GuideTokyo: 1954A smart copy of this complete guide to travel in Japan, with folding maps and the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1953 Japan: The Pocket GuideTokyo : 1953A very smart postwar pocket guide to visiting Japan, complete with the very scarce dust wrapper and many photographs. -
1937 The Road to OxianaLondon: 1937A first edition of this highly influential illustrated travelogue of the author's experiences in Persia and Afghanistan. -
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. -
1922 The Rainbow BridgeLondon: 1922An early edition of this posthumous travelogue from Reginald Farrer, with illustrations. -
1968-69 Philosophy East and West: A Quarterly Journal of Oriental and Comparative ThoughtHonolulu, Hawaii: 1968-69A very scarce selection of volumes from this quarterly journal that promotes academic literacy on non-Western traditions of philosophy. -
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1984-2006 Five Signed Travel Works by Colin ThubronLondon: 1984-2006A collection of five, signed travel works by Colin Thubron, surrounding his travels in Asia and Russia. -
1877 The Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-utan and the Bird of ParadiseLondon: 1877The sixth edition of this work chronicling the scientific explorations of British naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace, with folding maps. -
c1909 EothenLondon: c1909A smartly bound copy of this very popular work of Eastern travel from writer Alexander William Kinglake. -
1957 Glacier Island: The Official Account of the British South Georgia Expedition 1954-1955London: 1957A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the British South Georgia Expedition of 1954 to 1955. -
1903-1904 Japan and China: Their History, Arts and LiteratureLondon: 1903-1904An attractive limited Library Edition of Captain F. Brinkley's historical, artistic and literary study of Japan and China, with colour plates. -
1804 Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William JonesLondon: 1804The scarce first edition of Lord Teignmouth's biographical work about his close friend, the orientalist Sir William Jones. -
1911 Ett Hjartas Historia (The Lady of the Decoration)Stockholm : 1911The scarcely found Swedish translation of Fannie Caldwell's best known work of letters that document her time in Hiroshima. -
1905 Where Three Empires MeetLondon: 1905A smart new impression of this illustrated travelogue with a folding map. -
1921 A Dweller in MesopotamiaLondon: 1921The first edition of this heavily illustrated work by Donald Maxwell on his time in Mesopotamia, with stunning coloured plates depicting the beautiful region. -
1987 Voyage au Japon Pop-HopParis : 1987A pleasing French illustrated pop-up introduction to the traditions, culture and legends of Japan. -
1992 Journey to KhivaLondon: 1992The first edition, first impression, of this travelogue describing Philip Glazebrook's travels to Khiva, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1967 The Tigers of BaluchistanLondon: 1967The very scarce first edition of Sylvia Matheson's account of her time amongst the Bugti Tribe. -
1943 The Land of the Great ImageLondon: 1943A fascinating historical study on the origins and religion of the Land of the Great Image, Arakan, illustrated with plates and maps throughout. -
1904 Kelly & Walsh's Hand-Book of the Japanese LanguageYokohama, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore: 1904An early twentieth-century guide to using conversational Japanese, for tourists and residents. -
1954 The Four ContinentsLondon: 1954A smart early printing of this popular travel work across Europe, Asia, Africa and America, with illustrations throughout. -
1964 Mission to Turkestan: Being the Memoirs of Count K. K. Pahlen 1908-1909London: 1964A smart first translated edition of the memoirs of Count K. K. Pahlen written during his time spent in exile. -
1895 Lights & Shades of Hill Life in the Afghan and Hindu Highlands of the PunjabLondon: 1895Frederick St. John Gore's interesting study of India, an illustrated first edition. -
1908 In the Land of the Blue GownLondon: 1908A thorough account of the author's travels to Beijing and other remote areas of China alongside her views of the culture and customs. -
1966 Lost Cities of AsiaLondon: 1966A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated travel work on Ceylon, Burma, and Cambodia. -
1876-1944 The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society with Journal of the Royal Central Asian SocietyBombay; London: 1876-1944An impressive collection of issues from two societies, the Central Asian Society and the Bombay Natural History Society. -
1980 Iraq: Land of Two RiversLondon: 1980A smart first edition of this fascinating work of travel writing on Iraq, with numerous photographs.