The Foundation of British East Africa
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
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The Rift Valleys and Geography of East Africa
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
Afghanistan
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
From the Cape to Cairo
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
The Empire of the Steppes A History of Central Asia
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
The Frosty Caucasus
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
Vers Les Glaciers De L'equateur LE RUWENZORI
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
Northern Najd
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
The Khasis
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
South African War Books
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
Records of the African Association 1788-1831
London: Thomas Nelson, 1964. First. Hardcover. 318 pp. Pull out rear pocket map. More
The Oxus River
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
Sketches of Life and Sport in South-Eastern Africa
London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. Mejanel, Pierre. First Edition. Hardcover. 268 pp, ill. Hamilton spent much time living with the natives. He arrived at Durban and trekked for many months. He gives a good description of native life and sport. He journeyed through Natal to the Orange Free State. An... More
An Historical Accounr of the British Trade over the Caspian Sea
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
An historical account of the British Trade over the Caspian Sea
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
The Wild Sports of Southern Africa
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
The Wild Sports of Southern Africa
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
A Report of the Kingdom of Congo
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
The Life of George Grenfell
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
Oriental Rugs Antique and Modern
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
On the Headwaters of the Peace River
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
The Chinese Lama Temple
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
Lahore to Yarkand
London: L Reeve, 1873. First. Half Leather. incidents of the route and natural history of countries traversed by the expedition of 1870 under TD Forsythe. 370 pp, ill, many in color. Folding map with a few neat tape reinforcements on back. One of the classics on travel & exploration in... More
The Great Mutiny
NY: Viking Press, 1978. First American. Hardcover. India 1857. 472 pp, ill. An absorbing book about what caused the people of northern India to revolt and what happened during and afterwards. Laid inside the front cover are two book reviews. Near fine in like jacket. Some darkening of front free... More
Trophy Rooms Around the World Volume One
Nova Scotia Canada: Hines Pro Guide, 1995. ONE. First Edition: Limited 2,000 Copies. Hardcover. Over 200 pages with color photos on almost every single page. Pictures of great trophy rooms and articles relavant to those interested in building one. Photo end papers. This is THE book that started the craze... More