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Voyages
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1921 Roaming Through the West IndiesLondon: 1921The first edition of Harry A. Franck’s illustrated 1921 travelogue through the West Indies, capturing early 20th-century life across Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica. -
1906-1907 The Cruiser: A Quarterly Magazine of Cruising Tales and Adventures (Vol. I & Vol. II)New York: 1906-1907The first two volumes of this scarce nautical magazine, 'The Cruiser'. -
1890 Two Years in the French West IndiesNew York: 1890The first edition of Lafcadio Hearn’s illustrated travel guide on Martinique, capturing its colonial life, creole culture, and folklore. -
1907 The Pocket Guide to the West IndiesLondon: 1907A very scarce copy of this scarce travel guide offering maps, routes, and colonial-era insights into the West Indies and neighboring regions for travelers and officials. -
1883 Half Hours in the Far South: The People and Scenery of the TropicsLondon: 1883A scarce victorian travel classic in a full red calf prize binding, vividly illustrated with scenes from Madagascar to Fiji, part of The Half Hour Library of Travel, Nature, and Science series. -
1860 My Journal in Malayan Waters; or, the Blockade of QuedahLondon: 1860An excellent second edition of Sherard Osborn's scarce autobiographical account of his voyage in the Malayan waters, and his part in the attack in Kedah. -
1893 Letters From the Western Pacific and MashonalandLondon: 1893A superior first edition copy of this illustrated work, documenting Hugh Hastings Romilly's fourteen years across colonial outposts. -
1903-1906 Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899London: 1903-1906An excellent example of the two volume first edition of H. B. Guppy's account of his travels in the Pacific islands, and their geology and flora. -
1881 A Year in Fiji, or, an Inquiry into the Botanical, Agricultural, and Economical Resources of the ColonyLondon: 1881A bright example of the scarce first edition of John Horne's account of his 1870s travels in Fiji, illustrated with a folding map. -
1906 The Other Side of the Lantern: An Account of a Commonplace Tour Round the WorldLondon: 1906A smart copy of the popular edition of this important account of an around the world tour undertaken by British surgeon Sir Frederick Treves. -
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1963 Discovery II in the AntarcticLondon: 1963A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's experiences on the Discovery II as part of a voyage to the Antarctic, with a handwritten letter 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. -
1857 My Wanderings. Being Travels in the East in 1846-47, 1850-51, 1852-53London: 1857An illustrated travelogue by John Gadsby, recounting his three visits to the East. -
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1937 Vagabonding de Luxe: A Journal of Carefree Days Around the WorldNew Jersey: 1937Featuring an informative personal annotation from the author and a signed note, this is the scarce limited edition of Winifred Carmer Marburg's illustrated account of her travels around the world. -
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. -
1894 Letters and Sketches from the New HebridesLondon: 1894An uncommon first edition of this fascinating account of the New Hebrides, told through the impressions of British missionary, Margaret Paton. -
1946 Maiden VoyageLondon: 1946A beautifully illustrated early edition of Maiden Voyage, Welch's lyrical and introspective coming-of-age novel set between England and Shanghai. -
2001 4vol Travels, Explorations and Empires: Writings from the Era of Imperial Expansion 1770-1835London: 2001An excellent complete four volume first edition set of this expansive study of travel and travel writing through history. -
1822 Marriage Rites, Customs, and Ceremonies, of all Nations of the UniverseLondon; Bath: 1822A Bayntun bound first edition of this fascinating study of marriage rites around the globe. -
1931 A Last Voyage to St. KildaLondon: 1931The first edition of this vivid account of a voyage made to St. Kilda shortly after its evacuation in 1930. -
1890 Camping Voyages on German RiversLondon: 1890The first edition of this very scarce travelogue detailing voyages down German rivers, in full signed calf prize binding. -
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. -
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1913 A Voyage In The 'Sunbeam': Our Home on the Ocean for Eleven MonthsLondon: 1913Lady Brassey's renowned account of her voyage around the world, presented and inscribed by the Princess Louise of Battenberg (Louise Mountbatten). -
1833 Tales of Travel: Consisting of Narratives of Various JourneysLondon: 1833The very scarce first edition of F. B. Miller's illustrated children's guide to various global journeys and voyages. -
1872 Around the World: Sketches of Travel Through Many Lands and Over Many SeasNew York: 1872A scarce, first edition of this extensive, illustrated travel guide from the nineteenth century, by American journalist, writer, and travel writer, E. D. G. Prime. -
1879 Les Tribulations d'un Chinois En ChineParis: [1879]The first edition of Jules Verne's popular adventure novel about a Chinese businessman who decides he wants to die, but not before having an a thrilling adventure. An important work from Verne's renowned 'Voyages Extraordinaires' series. -
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. -
1823 Voyages in the Arctic Seas from 1821 to 1825, For the Discovery of a North-West Passage to the Pacific OceanLondon: 1831A very scarce copy of this illustrated record of voyages for the discovery of a North-West Passage to the Pacific Ocean, between 1821 and 1825. -
c1876 Ice-World Adventures; or, Voyages and Travels in the Arctic Regions from the Discovery of IcelandLondon: c1876A leather bound copy of this illustrated collection of accounts from Arctic and polar voyages. -
1909 Journal of Researches Into The Natural History and Geology of the Countries VisitedLondon: 1909A smartly bound later edition of this journal of a voyage around the world by English naturalist Charles Darwin, with illustrations. -
1872 South Sea BubblesLondon: 1872The first edition of The Earl of Pembroke and G. H. Kingsley's account of their travels through the south seas, including his controversial chapter on missionaries, bound in quarter leather. -
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1853 A True Description of three Voyages by the North-East Towards Cathay and ChinaLondon: 1853The very scarce first Hakluyt society edition of De Veer's accounts of his late sixteenth century voyages, signed by the editor, Charles Tilstone Beke. -
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1935 Out of the WorldLondon: 1935The first edition of this scarce account of Pamela Bourne's voyages at sea, an illustrated work signed by the author. -
1926 Sailing Across EuropeLondon: 1926A smart first UK edition of this uncommon account of the author's experiences sailing across Europe, with illustrations. -
1867 An Atlas of the European States in Forty-Five MapsLondon: 1867The very scarce first edition of this study of mid-nineteenth century Europe, illustrated with a wealth of colour maps. -
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1958 The Springs of AdventureLondon: 1958The first edition of this illustrated exploration of why people travel by the mountaineer Wilfrid Noyce, signed by the author.