The Life of Charles M Doughty
London: Oxford University Press, 1928. First Edition. Hardcover. 216 pp, ill., folding map. Biography of the great Arabian traveler. VG+ in original cloth. More
Travel & Exploration
Tibet, the Mysterious
London: Alston Rivers, 1910. First. Hardcover. 356 pp, ill, large folding colored map in rear. Text maps, diagrams, other ill. The large folding map is by W&AK Johnston. From the earliest tales to the recent discoveries and everything in between. VG+ in orig. highly gilt pictorial cloth. More
Sikander Sahib
London: Heinemann, 1961. First. Hardcover. the life and times of James Skinner 1778-1841. Life & times of the man who created the famous Indian light cavalry regiment known as Skinner's Horse and the greatest military adventurer in his time. 275 pp, ill end paper maps. A near fine copy in... More
Seven Years in South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa: Africana Book Society, 1975. Reprint. Hardcover. Travels, researches and hunting adventures between the diamond fields and the Zambesi 1872-1879. 1975 S Africa reprint of 1881 orig. ed. Two vol: 426 and 479 pp, profuse ill. Large colored folding map. Holub was an early hunter-explorer in the Zambesi... More
On Secret Service East of Constantinople
London: John Murray, 1994. First. Hardcover. 431 pp, ill. Under the banner of a Holy War, masterminded in Berlin and unleached from Constantinope, the Germans and the Turks set out in 1914 to foment uprisings against the Brish in India and the Russians in Central Asia. A fascinating story by... More
The Journal of Frederick Horneman's Travels
London: W Bulmer, 1802. First Edition. Hardcover. from Cairo to Mourzuk, the Capital of the Kingdom of Fezzan in Africa in the years 1797-8. Quarto. 195 pp, 2 large folding maps by Rennell. First English edition. Horneman was the first European (0ver 200 years ago) to visit the northeastern Sahara... More
A Narrative of the March and Operations of the Army of the Indus
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
A History of the Arab Peoples
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
The Pulse of Asia
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
British India's Relations with the Kingdom of Nepal 1857-1947
London: George Allen Unwin, 1970. First. Hardcover. 408 pp. A diplomatic history of Nepal compiled from previously unpublished original documents and diplomatic papers. More
Ten Years Wanderings Among the Ehtiopians
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
Guide to Dalhousie, Chamba, and the Inner Mountains of Simla and Kashmir
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
British Relations with Sind 1799-1843
Berkeley: Univ of Calif Press, 1962. First. Hardcover. 161 pp, end paper maps. An anatomy of Imperialism. Near fine in vg dj. More
The Last of the Bengal Lancers
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
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India
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
From Constantinople to the Home of Omar Khayyam
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
Letters from India
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
The Ghurkas
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
Notes for the Guidance of Visitors to Kashmir
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
The History of a Slave
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
My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills
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
An Annotated Bibliography of Nuristan (Kafiristan) and the Kalash Kaffirs of Chitral
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
Explorations in Central Africa
London: Royal Geographical Society, 1887. First. Wraps. 21 page articles in the RGS proceedings. Entire issue. More
Safari Diary
np: Privately printed for the author, 1953. First Edition. Soft cover. 57 pp, ill. 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Orig. printed wraps. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda. Elephant, lion, rhinoceros & more. Seven hunting camps. Long 30-day safari with noted PH Eric Rundgren. Author relates lots of stories about and from Rundgren... More
Notes for Visitors to Kashmir
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