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  • John Senex (1678-1740) was one of the foremost mapmakers in England in the early eighteenth century. He was also a surveyor, globemaker, and geographer.

    PRICE, J[ohn]. SENEX, J[ohn].
    A New Map of Italy 1710 [-1728].
    $1,301.00

  • Ovochi, iaryny, ta bezal'kohol'ni napytky [Vegetables, fruits and non-alcoholic drinks].
    Ovochi, iaryny, ta bezal'kohol'ni napytky [Vegetables, fruits and non-alcoholic drinks].

    PARFANOVYCH, Sofia.
    Ovochi, iaryny, ta bezal'kohol'ni napytky [Vegetables, fruits and non-alcoholic drinks]. 1932.
    $1,301.00

  • This is the first and only German edition of "Ober-Agypten". Previously only "Unter-Agypten" had been published.
    This is the first and only German edition of "Ober-Agypten". Previously only "Unter-Agypten" had been published.

    BAEDEKER, Karl
    Ägypten: Zweiter Theil. Ober-Ägypten und Nubien bis Zum Zweiten Katarakt. 1891
    $1,301.00

  • The first edition of Les Paysans Badois by Charles Lellemand, containing 16 hand-coloured plates showing the costumes of the Black Forest.
    The first edition of Les Paysans Badois by Charles Lellemand, containing 16 hand-coloured plates showing the costumes of the Black Forest.

    LALLEMAND, Charles.
    Les Paysans Badois. [1860].
    $1,301.00

  • Solomon in all his Glory.

    CRUIKSHANK, George.
    Solomon in all his Glory. [1807].
    $1,301.00

  • Car Nikita.
    Car Nikita.

    PUSHKIN, Alexander; SIROTSKY, Roman (illustrator).
    Car Nikita. 1928.
    $1,301.00

  • First edition of the 1951 issue of the R.A.F. Aeronautical map of Bahrain and Qatar. The only manmade indicated features, other than towns and roads, are of oil fields and pipelines.

    [ARABIAN GULF].
    R.A.F. World Aeronautical Chart of Bahrein (Bahrain) Island. 1951.
    $1,301.00

  • First edition of surgeon Charles Bell's uncommon book An Essay on the Forces which Circulate the Blood, published in 1819.
    First edition of surgeon Charles Bell's uncommon book An Essay on the Forces which Circulate the Blood, published in 1819.

    BELL, Charles.
    An Essay on the Forces which Circulate the Blood; 1819.
    $1,301.00

  • A fine presentation copy from the author. Cheesman was the H. M. Consul in North-west Abyssinia, and led this surveying expedition to Lake Tana.
    A fine presentation copy from the author. Cheesman was the H. M. Consul in North-west Abyssinia, and led this surveying expedition to Lake Tana.

    CHEESMAN, R[obert] E[rnest].
    Lake Tana & the Blue Nile. 1936.
    $1,301.00

  • Papers concerning the investigation committee composed of French, British, and Russian representatives sent to Sasun
    Papers concerning the investigation committee composed of French, British, and Russian representatives sent to Sasun

    [TURKEY].
    Turkey No. 1 (1895) 1895.
    $1,301.00

  • Printed in London in 1891 with a map and mumerous illustrations.
    Printed in London in 1891 with a map and mumerous illustrations.

    PARKE, Thomas Heazle.
    My Personal Experiences in Equatorial Africa as Medical Officer of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. 1891.
    $1,301.00

  • This is the rare first edition in Danish covering the research trip by the Royal Danish Geographical Society in East and Central Arabia in 1912.
    This is the rare first edition in Danish covering the research trip by the Royal Danish Geographical Society in East and Central Arabia in 1912.

    RAUNKIÆR, Barclay.
    Gennem wahhabiternes land paa kamelryg. 1913.
    $1,301.00

  • Fine example of the first edition of the popular work Moi Skazki by Nikolay Karazin, with a very decorative cloth binding
    Fine example of the first edition of the popular work Moi Skazki by Nikolay Karazin, with a very decorative cloth binding

    KARAZIN, Nikolay Nikolaevich (illustrator).
    Moi Skazki [My Tales]. 1895.
    $1,301.00

  • An important work. Baron de Tott (1733-1793) went to Constantinople in 1755 and stayed until 1763
    An important work. Baron de Tott (1733-1793) went to Constantinople in 1755 and stayed until 1763

    TOTT, Baron de.
    Memoirs of the Baron de Tott, [1785].
    $1,301.00

  • William Scoresby junior, the great Arctic explorer, was actively engaged on scientific research into magnetism and published several papers on the subject
    William Scoresby junior, the great Arctic explorer, was actively engaged on scientific research into magnetism and published several papers on the subject

    SCORESBY, William, Reverend.
    Journal of a voyage to Australia 1859.
    $1,301.00

  • Andrews, an East Indian Railway official, had propoped a railway along Euphrates, linking Europe with the Arabian Gulf at Basra, as a direct route between Britain and India
    Andrews, an East Indian Railway official, had propoped a railway along Euphrates, linking Europe with the Arabian Gulf at Basra, as a direct route between Britain and India

    ANDREW, Sir William.
    Euphrates Valley route to India, 1882.
    $1,301.00

  • Ellis (1794-1871), was sent to Madagascar by the London Missionary Society to investigate the treatment of Christians on the island
    Ellis (1794-1871), was sent to Madagascar by the London Missionary Society to investigate the treatment of Christians on the island

    ELLIS, Rev William
    Three Visits to Madagascar 1858
    $1,301.00

  • The Great Rift Valley descirbes John Walter Gregory's important exploration expedition in the hitherto unknown highland regions of Mt. Kenya.
    The Great Rift Valley descirbes John Walter Gregory's important exploration expedition in the hitherto unknown highland regions of Mt. Kenya.

    GREGORY, John Walter.
    The Great Rift Valley, 1896.
    $1,301.00

  • This is one of the earlier Baedekers with the attractive coloured panoramas and the engraved views.
    This is one of the earlier Baedekers with the attractive coloured panoramas and the engraved views.

    BAEDEKER, Karl.
    Schweiz, 1859
    $1,301.00

  • First and only edition of this decidedly uncommon book. Hanson describes the journey home from India with Sir Miles and Lady Nightingall.
    First and only edition of this decidedly uncommon book. Hanson describes the journey home from India with Sir Miles and Lady Nightingall.

    HANSON, Captain [James].
    Route of Lieutenant-General Sir Miles Nightingall, K.C.B. 1820.
    $1,301.00

  • An interesting interpretation of Pushkin's fairy tale, The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights with illustrations by Rimma Brailovskaya.
    An interesting interpretation of Pushkin's fairy tale, The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights with illustrations by Rimma Brailovskaya.

    PUSHKIN, Alexander; BRAILOVSKAYA, Rimma (illustrator).
    Skazka o mertvoi tsarevne i semi bogatyriakh [The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights]. [1915].
    $1,301.00

  • An attractive Soviet children's book illustrated in a traditional 'lubki' style.
    An attractive Soviet children's book illustrated in a traditional 'lubki' style.

    [SOVIET FAIRY TALE].
    Pro muzhikov i bab. Skazki. [About men and women. Fairy tales]. 1927.
    $1,301.00

  • Rare Liverpool printed broadside. Nanking porcelain was a major export item and the city would have been of great interest to people in the West.

    [CHINA].
    City of Nanking. n.d. circa 1840.
    $1,301.00

  • Hermann von Wissman travelled through the Belgian Congo and British and German East Africa. somewhat reminiscent of Henry Stanley's experiences.
    Hermann von Wissman travelled through the Belgian Congo and British and German East Africa. somewhat reminiscent of Henry Stanley's experiences.

    WISSMAN, Hermann von.
    My Second Journey through Equatorial Africa 1891.
    $1,301.00

  • A signed and dated affidavit to patent the invention of a gun carriage by the military technologist Sir William Congreve, comptroller of the royal arsenal.
    A signed and dated affidavit to patent the invention of a gun carriage by the military technologist Sir William Congreve, comptroller of the royal arsenal.

    CONGREVE, Sir William.
    Affidavit to patent a gun carriage for land or sea service, 15th March 1808. 1808.
    $1,301.00

  • Vigne travelled extensively in Northern India in the years 1834 to 1838. Although a private traveller, he mapped the country through which he travelled
    Vigne travelled extensively in Northern India in the years 1834 to 1838. Although a private traveller, he mapped the country through which he travelled

    VIGNE, Godfrey Thomas.
    Travels In Kashmir, Ladak, Iskardo, 1844.
    $1,301.00

  • John Senex (1678-1740) was one of the foremost mapmakers in England in the early eighteenth century. He was also a surveyor, globemaker, and geographer

    SENEX, John.
    A New and Correct Map of the Ten Spanish Provinces 1710 [-1728].
    $1,301.00

  • John Senex (1678-1740) was one of the foremost mapmakers in England in the early eighteenth century. He was also a surveyor, globemaker, and geographer

    SENEX, John.
    Germany 1710 [-1728].
    $1,301.00

  • John Senex (1678-1740) was one of the foremost mapmakers in England in the early eighteenth century. He was also a surveyor, globemaker, and geographer

    SENEX, John.
    The VII United Provinces 1710 [-1728].
    $1,301.00

  • The second edition of Jonas Hanway's entertaining musings on various subjects, including an invective against tea, considered dangerous for the health
    The second edition of Jonas Hanway's entertaining musings on various subjects, including an invective against tea, considered dangerous for the health

    [HANWAY, Jonas].
    A Journal of Eight Days Journey from Portsmouth to Kingston upon Thames; 1757.
    $1,301.00

  • First edition of Richard Cumberland's 'The Jew', the first play in English theatre to portray a Jewish character as the hero of a stage production.

    CUMBERLAND, Richard.
    The Jew, a Comedy; 1794.
    $1,301.00

  • Jennings gives an account of the British expedition against Mohamed Abdille Hassan known as the 'Mad Mullah', as well containing much on local customs
    Jennings gives an account of the British expedition against Mohamed Abdille Hassan known as the 'Mad Mullah', as well containing much on local customs

    JENNINGS, Major J[ames] Willes; ADDISON, Christopher.
    With the Abyssinians in Somaliland 1905.
    $1,301.00

  • Fresh example of this beautifully illustrated fairytale written originally by the German writer Hauff in 1826.
    Fresh example of this beautifully illustrated fairytale written originally by the German writer Hauff in 1826.

    MITROKHIN, Dmitry (illustrator); HAUFF, Wilhelm.
    Malenkiy Muk. [Little Muck]. 1912.
    $1,301.00

  • Zhanna D'Ark. [Joan of Arc].
    Zhanna D'Ark. [Joan of Arc].

    GRANSTREM, Eduard.
    Zhanna D'Ark. [Joan of Arc]. [1900].
    $1,301.00

  • material of the work comes from Giraud, the French Consul in Athens, and from the Capuchin monks settled there, judiciously mixed with scholarly accounts
    material of the work comes from Giraud, the French Consul in Athens, and from the Capuchin monks settled there, judiciously mixed with scholarly accounts

    GUILLET de SAINT-GEORGE, Andre Georges.
    Athenes ancienne et nouvelle. 1675.
    $1,301.00

  • First edition of Harold Acton's Humdrum, inscribed by the author to Georgia, Lady Sitwell.
    First edition of Harold Acton's Humdrum, inscribed by the author to Georgia, Lady Sitwell.

    ACTON, Harold.
    Humdrum. 1928.
    $1,301.00

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