Calcutta: Thacker Spink, 1840. First. Half Leather. in the expedition into Affghanistan in the years 1838-1839 under the command of H.E> Lieut. Heneral Sir John (now Lord) Keane. Illustrated by a map with views of Candahar, Ghuznee and Cabool and by various tables, also the history of the Dooranee empire... More
Cambridge MA: Belknap Press of Harvard U Press, 1991. Second American. Hardcover. 551 pp. A panoramic view of 12 centuries of Arab history and culture. Thick, heavy book. Lots of good reading. More
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1907. First. Hardcover. 415 pp, ill. Kashmir, Karakoram Plateau, Kirghis, land of withering rivers, Lop Nor, Iran, Caspian Sea. 415 pp, profuse ill. VG+ (rear hinge starting) but otherwise actually nearer fine in original gilt and stamped cloth. More
London: George Allen Unwin, 1970. First. Hardcover. 408 pp. A diplomatic history of Nepal compiled from previously unpublished original documents and diplomatic papers. More
London: Cass, 1967. Reprint. Hardcover. with sketches of the manners and customs of the civilized and uncivilized tribes from Senegal to Gabon. 329 pp. 1967 reprint of 1861 orig. ed. Scarce travel & exploration classic. More
Lahore: Civil & Military Gazette, 1923. Fourth. Orig Printed Stiff Boards. 75 pp, index, large folding map in rear. This new edition is intended to give only information likely to be of permanent value and as such is practically a new guide. VG in orig. printed stiff wraps. More
Berkeley: Univ of Calif Press, 1962. First. Hardcover. 161 pp, end paper maps. An anatomy of Imperialism. Near fine in vg dj. More
Novato CA: Presidio, 1988. First. Hardcover. 157 pp. ill. An autobiography rich in incident and humor that will delight the old and the bold and all who enjoy reading about the Raj. Fine in like dj. Inscribed, signed, dated by author. More
Simla: Government Monotype Press, 1907. First. Half Leather. NINE VOLUMES. Compiled in the intelligence branch of the Divisions of the chief of staff of army head quarters India. Vol1: Tribes north of the Kabul River. 591 pp. Pull out folding maps in front and rear pockets. Stamps of Bareilly Brigade... More
NY: Macmillan, 1931. First. Hardcover. travels in Transcaucasia and northern Persia for Historic and Literary research. 317 pp, over 200 ill, large folding map in rear. VG in original gilt cloth. Original colored scene pasted on front cover. An attractive book. Printed on heavy paper with nice coated stock for... More
London: Edward Churton, 1834. First English. Half Leather. desribing a journey in the British dominions of India, Tibet, Lahore, and Cashmere during the years 1828, 1829, 1830 and 1832 undertaken by order of the French government. Author was traveling naturalist to the Museum of Natural History, Paris. Two volumes: 409... More
Harrisburg PA: Stackpole, 1966. First. Hardcover. 291 pp, ill, end paper maps. An exciting and moving story from the formation of the first Ghurka regiment in 1815 to the present time and their glory in fighting throughout the world. VG+ in vg dj. More
Lahore: Visitors' Bureau Jammu & Kashmir Govt, 1932. First. Printed Wrapper. 121 pp, ill, two large folding maps. Everything one could want to know about Jammu & Kashmir including two sections on the big game of the area the photos and notes on places where game is to be found... More
London: Kegan Paul, 1889. First. Hardcover. 168 pp, 47 full page ill copied from author's engravings. Based on Johnston's experiences with and knowledge of the Fula people. VG condition in orig. binding which is a front paper covered board over a cloth spine and rear. Some wear showing tro board... More
London: Sampson Low, 1896. First. Hardcover. 286 pp, ill. A long life in India in government service with a fair amount of time off to travel, explore and engage in various sport. VG copy in original mustard cloth. More
Copenhagen: Munksgaard, 1966. First. Hardcover. Two volumes. 110 pp, folding map and 274 pp. Part 1 contains a detailed descriptions of 300 books. Part 11 contains documents from the secret and political records of 1885-1900. Both volumes and slipcase are fine. A lively set. Scarce. More
London: Royal Geographical Society, 1887. First. Wraps. 21 page articles in the RGS proceedings. Entire issue. More
Srinagar, Kashmir: The Visitors Bureau, 1942. First. Orig Printed Wraps. issued by His Higness' Government, Jammu and Kashmir. Printed at the Pratap Press.103 pp. Full sized guidebook with a section on hunting and a longer section on fishing. Showing routes traveled, places where game can be found, fees, places for... More
New York: Mallard Press, 1991. First. Hardcover. 320 pp. Profuse ill. in color & b/w. Authorized by the Royal Geographical Society. More
London: John Murray, 1977. First. Hardcover. Explorers of the western Himalayas 1820-1875. Moorcroft in the Pir Panjal and great Himalaya; the Pamirs and Hindu Jush, Karakorams and Kun Lun. Bibliography and Index. Near fine in like dj. From the library of author John Batten, his name and year acquired on... More
Cape Town, South Africa: Juta, 1965. First. Hardcover. Notes for a series of lectures (given in 1964). 178 pp. ill. Lengthy index. Special sections on Burchell, Harris, early settler/explorers and natives. More
Lahore: Ferozsons, 1948. First. Orig. Printed soft Covers. Geographical and economic atlas of West Pakistan, today and tomorrow. 62 pp of maps and text on above mentioned subjects. More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1952. First. Hardcover. 254 pp, ill, folding map. A beautiful story of adventure as the professional plant hunter returned to the area in which he originally searched for downed aircraft for the US govenment. VG+ in vg dj. More
London: Folio Society, 2007. Reprint. Hardcover. 542 pp. Profuse ill. Classic work on the area. Notable work by a woman traveller to the French Congo and Cameroons. Not much in general on this area, and this work is one of the best from the end of the 19th century. It... More
