London: Faber & Faber, 1959. First. Hardcover. 86 pp of text + 70 full page illustrations, index, bibliography. Tun Huang is the gate to China from the Buddhist pilgrim road to the holy places in India. These paintings are now considered historic treasures. Near fine (former owners printed bookplate and... More
London: Macmillan & Co, 1957. First. Soft cover. Being vol 1 of the transactions of the Kenya History Assn and published for them.. 216 pp. More
London: Stanley Paul, 1938. First Edition. Hardcover. 288 pp, ill. Green was a travel writer & experienced hunter who went to the Kalahari & Rhodesia (including Northern Rhodesia) in 1936. He relates more general adventures and a few personal hunts but does talk about local natives and white hunters going... More
London: Horace Marshall, 1901. First. Set in Zippered Leather Pouch. 271 pp. LACKING MAP in rear. Original board cover with map of E Africa has been set in leather pouch. Little better than a reading copy. More
London: Seeley Service, 1921. First. Hardcover. Origin & history of rift valleys of E Africa...with some account of the (various) resources of the Kenya Colony. 479 pp. ill. Folding map. More
London: Pall Mall Press, 1967. First. Hardcover. 179 pp. Amn interesting look at a country that always throughout history seems to have been a focal point in east-west conflicts. Fine in near fine jacket. Hard to believe "this country is breaking through from the middle ages right into the 20th century." More
London: Hurst & Blackett, 1900. McCormick, A.D. First. Hardcover. 377 pp, profuse ill. Large colored folding map in rear. The first traverse of Africa from North to South. 377 pp., ill. Large colored folding map in rear. Highly regarded and important work of travel, hunting and adventure. Lovely, near fine... More
New Brunswick NJ: Rutgers Univ Press, 1970. Second Printing. Hardcover. 687 pp, 19 maps, notes, index. End paper maps. Early history of the steppe nomads of Central Asia. Hailed as a masterpiece when the French ed. appeared in 1939, this Engl ed has been enjoyed by many wanting to know... More
London: Longmans Green, 1875. Whymper, E. First. Half Leather. An account of a walk through part of the range and of an ascent to Elbruz in the summer of 1874. With illustrations engraved by E Whymper from photos taken during the journey and a map of the country traversed. 341... More
Brussels: R Dupriez, 1937. Thiriar. First. Printed Stiff Paper Covers. Mission Scientifique Belge 1932. 300 pp, 17 maps including 5 pull out folding maps in rear pocket, 125 b/w photos in the text and 8 aquarelles by Thirar. A beautiful book on this part of the world. Bibliography. TEXT IN... More
London: Argonaut Press, 1938. First. Hardcover. A journey from Jerusalem to Anaiza in Qasim. Intro and notes by Douglas Carruthers. Ltd to 475 coies on Japon vellum.This copy not numbered 134 pp. Large folding map inside rear board. Former owner's bookplate. More
London: Macmillan, 1914. Second Ed Illustrated. Hardcover. 232 pp, illustrated. VG in orig. gilt cloth showing some wear at corners and spine tips and front inner hinge weak. Covers all of their customs and life styles, etc. More
London: Privately Printed, 1994. First Limited to 1,200 Copies. Hardcover. 205 pp, profuse ill. Illustrated bibliography of English language publications relating to the South African Boer War published up to 1920. The author was a long time noted book collector and dealer on this subject. In fine condition with original... More
NY: Random House, 1980. Stated First (American) Ed. Hardcover. 254 pp., ill. Frontis map. Biography of Baker's search for the source of the Nile. (Also available a copy of the New York edition, same condition and same price.) The research Associate on this book was James Casada who subsequently went... More
London: Thomas Nelson, 1964. First. Hardcover. 318 pp. Pull out rear pocket map. More
London: Central Asian Society, 1906. First. Orig Printed Wraps. a lecture delivered before the Central Asian Society. 29 pp. ill. The northern border of the Oxus: its character, tributaries and fords. Detaied paper. VG condition in orig printed wraps. Scarce item. More
London: 1753. First Edition. Hardcover. with a journal of travels from London through Russia into Persia and back again through Russia, Germany & Holland, to which are added the revolutions of Persia during the present century with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. FOUR VOLUMES. Vol 1... More
London: 1753. First Edition. Hardcover. with a journal of travels from London through Russia, Germany & Holland to which are added the revolutions of Persia during the present century with the particular history of the great usurper Nadir Kouli. TWO volumes (complete in themselves). Vol 1: 399 pp, 5 folding... More
Camden SC: Briar Patch Press, 1987. Trade Ed. Reprint. Hardcover. 359 pp, ill., all edges gilt. The original of this book was the very first to talk about sport hunting in Africa. It has been often reprinted throughout the past 150 years. This Briar Patch trade edition is a handsome... More
London: William Pickering, 1841. Third Edition. Hardcover. narrative of an expedition from the Cape of Good hope through the territories of the Chielf Moselekatse to the Tropic of Capricorn. This is the first edition to contain the full complement of hand colored plates and the two extra chapters. 359 pp... More
First Edition in English. Hardcover. A region in Africa and of the countries that border round about the same. no publisher, no date. Best guess is about 1700. Translated from theItalian (drawn out of the writings and discoveries of Ouoardo Lopez, a Portuguiese, by Philippo Pigasetta). Large format. Pages 520-583... More
New York: Fleming H Revell, 1909. Hardcover. Congo Missionary and Explorer. 1901 NY 587 pp, ill, maps incl folding). A vivid account of Grenfell's travels & observations, and adventures. If you are interested in Congo, then this is a great narrative of real travel & exploration. This is also the... More
New York, London, Toronto: John Lane, 1913. First. Hardcover. 320 pp., 11 full page plates in color (with tissue guards), 80 half tone engravings and 4 maps. Basic book on the subject. VG+ in orig. elaborate printed cloth. Recased with new endpapers. Internally fine. A very nice copy. Large, thick... More
New York: Charles Scribner, 1917. First. Hardcover. a narrative of a thousand mile canoe trip to a little known range of the Canadian Rockies. Some hunting throughout (goats and bears). Scarce title because it is sought after by both hunters and Canadiana collectors. 295 pp. Ill. Near fine in orig... More
Chicago: Exhibition Catalogue, 1932. First. Orig Printed Wraps. portola of Jehol. Exhibition of historical and ethnographical collections made by Dr. Montell, a member of Dr Hedin's expeditions and donated by V Bendix. 64 pp, ill. Intro by Sven Hedin. More
