AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
sales@rookebooks.com
Voyages
-
2009 The Pop-Up Book of ShipsNew York: 2009The first edition of this informative pop-up book about the history of ships by Dr Eric Kentley, with colour illustrations throughout by Garry Walton. -
1964 Arabia FelixLondon: 1964The first English edition of this fascinating account of a disastrous scientific expedition to Arabia Felix. -
1836 Schloss Hainfeld; or, A Winter in Lower StyriaEdinburgh and London: 1836The second edition of this uncommon travel work about Styria by the British naval officer Basil Hall. -
1907 Norway and its FjordsLondon: 1907A very scarce first edition travel book accounting the wonders of Norway and its fjords, with colour plates throughout. -
1933 Voyage of the "Parma": The Great Grain Race of 1932London: 1933A smart first edition of this illustrated history of the ship the Parma, and its place in The Great Grain Race of 1932. -
2016 A Stain in the Blood: The Remarkable Voyage of Sir Kenelm DigbyLondon: 2016A very smart first edition, first impression of this detailed work on English courtier and diplomat Sir Kenelm Digby. -
Signed
1930 The Sea & the JungleLondon: 1930A signed limited edition of his account of the voyage of the Capella, from Swansea to Santa Maria de Belem do Grae Para, Brazil. -
1885 In the Trades, the Tropics, and the Roaring FortiesLondon: 1885A smart leather bound first edition copy of Lady Anna Brassey's illustrated account of one of her voyages in the Sunbeam -
1900 The Atlantic Ferry: Its Ships, Men, and WorkingLondon: 1900A smart third edition of this illustrated work on the Atlantic ferry crossing and the transatlantic steam trade. -
1948 Harvest, Volume One: TravelLondon: 1948A first edition copy of this thought-provoking collection of literary pieces, with reproductions of famous artworks and original illustrations. -
1685 Relation d'un Voyage des Indes OrientalesParis: 1685Volume I only of Charles Dellon's very scarce guide to his voyages in the East Indies in the seventeenth century. -
1857 The Pilgrims' First Year in New EnglandBoston: 1857The first edition of this very scarce and insightful account of the Plymouth colony pilgrims first year in New England. -
Signed
2010 The Voyage of the Rose CityUnited States of America: 2010A very scarce copy of this limited edition account of the author's voyage as a merchant marine, with illustrations from the author. Signed by his mother, the publisher. -
1898 The Foray of the "Hendrik Hudson"London : 1898A very scarce first edition of this nautical adventure fiction, in the original paperback binding. -
Signed
1852 Tales of the Braganza ; or, Reminiscences of a VoyageLondon: 1852A presentation copy, gifted from the author, of this vanishingly scarce novel depicting an exciting voyage from England to Spain. -
1937 In Sail and Steam: Behind the Scenes of the Merchant Service 1902-1927London: 1937A scarce, first edition of this work presenting Captain Victor Leslie Making's time working and living at sea between 1902 to 1927. -
1916 Sea WarefareLondon: 1916The first edition of this collection of newspaper articles on sea warfare by the celebrated Rudyard Kipling. -
1936 Atlantic FerryLondon: 1936A scarce copy of this interesting account of transatlantic crossings by ship from the 1800s until the start of the First World War. -
1920 Merchant Adventurers 1914-1918London: 1920An uncommon, first edition of this work exploring the input of merchant adventurers during the First World War, by F. A. Hook. -
1933-1936 2vol Ships and Ship Models: A Magazine for All Lovers of Ships and the Sea Volumes III & VLondon: 1933-1936Two smart illustrated volumes of 'Ships and Ship Models' magazine, with fascinating articles for lovers of the sea. -
-
1926 Reminiscences of Transatlantic TravellersLondon: 1926A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of anecdotes from transatlantic travels. -
Signed
1930 Sea Travel: The Serious Side and the Humorous SideLondon: 1930A smart first edition of this collection of stories and tips for sea-travel, signed by the author. -
1943 What Ship is That?London: 1943A smart first edition of this detailed work on ships, with folding plates and images throughout. -
1960-67 Harvest of Journeys and Sea and IslandsLondon: 1960-67Two first edition works by Hammond Innes, describing his journeys and trips, illustrated with photographs and in the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
c1912-c1925 A Voyage With The Mails Between Brisbane - LondonLondon: c1912-c1925A pair of fascinating mementos depicting the grand sea voyage between Britain and Australia from 1912 and 1925, with illustrations throughout and notes from the passengers. -
1938 Wonders of World Aviation: The Conquest of the Air in Story and PictureLondon : [1938]A beautiful complete collection in two volumes of the full publication of this magazine regarding aviation edited by Clarence Winchester and J. Laurence Pritchard -
1788 An abridgement of Captain Cook's First and Second VoyagesLondon: 1788The fourth edition of this single volume abridged edition of Captain James Cook's account of his famous first two voyages. -
1820 Flowers of Modern Voyages and TravelsLondon: 1820The first edition of this vanishingly scarce four volume work describing major voyages between the years 1806 and 1820. -
1882 Tales of Old TravelLondon: 1882An illustrated new edition of Kingsley's Tales of Old Travel, re-narrated. -
1902 The Web of EmpireLondon: 1902A scarce first edition copy of Wallace's record of the tour of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901. -
1851-55 Twelve Volumes of Works from the 'Traveller's Library'.London: 1851-55Twelve volumes of works from the Longman's 'Traveller's Library' series, all bound in half straight grain morocco. -
c1910 With An Ocean Liner (Orient Co's S.S. "Ophir") Through the Fiords of NorwayLondon: c1910The seventh edition of this fascinating commemorative photographic account of a yachting cruise through the fiords of Norway on the S.S. Ophir. -
1929 The Railway Magazine: July to December 1929 (Vol LXV)London: 1929A very smart copy of Volume LXV of The Railway Magazine from 1929, with charming illustrations throughout. -
1961 British Railways Passenger Services: London (Paddington)London: 1961A very scarce guide to passenger services from British Railway trains from London Paddington, between June and September 1961. -
Signed
1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the EndeavourGuildford; Australia: 1980A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition.