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  • John Gould is widely considered the greatest and most ambitious of all Victorian ornithologists

    GOULD J. & RICHTER, H.C.
    Ciconia Nigra [Black Stork]. 1871.
    $1,167.00

  • History of the pirates who infested the China Sea, from 1807 to 1810.<br />
    History of the pirates who infested the China Sea, from 1807 to 1810.<br />

    NEUMANN, Charles Fried., translator.
    [Chinese Pirates]. 1831.
    $1,167.00

  • The first edition of Hobbes' last work, as she died unexpectedly that same year. This copy in the incredibly rare dust-jacket.
    The first edition of Hobbes' last work, as she died unexpectedly that same year. This copy in the incredibly rare dust-jacket.

    BEARDSLEY, Aubrey; HOBBES, John Oliver [pseud. RICHARDS, Pearl Mary Teresa].
    The Dream and the Business. 1906.
    $1,167.00

  • A fine example of Petite Histoire des Voyages with vivid illustrations by Nathalie Parain, one of the most successful Russian emigre illustrators.
    A fine example of Petite Histoire des Voyages with vivid illustrations by Nathalie Parain, one of the most successful Russian emigre illustrators.

    BERTIN, Marcelle; MARY, Denise (pseudonym of Nathalie Parain).
    Petite Histoire des Voyages [Little History of Travels]. 1935.
    $1,167.00

  • The purpose of this expedition was the commercial development of the recent discoveries by the brothers Lander of the River Niger.
    The purpose of this expedition was the commercial development of the recent discoveries by the brothers Lander of the River Niger.

    LAIRD, Macgregor; OLDFIELD, R.A.K.
    Narrative of an expedition into the interior of Africa, 1837.
    $1,167.00

  • Johnston was invited in 1884 on behalf of the Royal Society to undertake a scientific mission to explore Mount Kilimanjaro and its surroundings.
    Johnston was invited in 1884 on behalf of the Royal Society to undertake a scientific mission to explore Mount Kilimanjaro and its surroundings.

    JOHNSTON, Harry Hamilton.
    The Kilima-Njaro Expedition. 1886.
    $1,167.00

  • An Arabic speaker, Henry Russell was able to communicate directly with the Sudanese and saw the country as a tremendous opportunity.
    An Arabic speaker, Henry Russell was able to communicate directly with the Sudanese and saw the country as a tremendous opportunity.

    RUSSELL, Henry.
    The Ruin of the Soudan 1892.
    $1,167.00

  • Bigandet (1813-1894), French Catholic Missionary and Buddhist Scholar, spent over fifty years in Burma. Based on Burmese sources and printed in Rangoon
    Bigandet (1813-1894), French Catholic Missionary and Buddhist Scholar, spent over fifty years in Burma. Based on Burmese sources and printed in Rangoon

    BIGANDET, Rev. Paul Ambroise.
    The life, or legend of Gaudama, 1866.
    $1,167.00

  • Sangermano, a missionary, worked in Burma from 1783 to 1806. His book provides a good description of Burma at that time.
    Sangermano, a missionary, worked in Burma from 1783 to 1806. His book provides a good description of Burma at that time.

    SANGERMANO, Vincentius; William Tandy, translator.
    A Description of the Burmese Empire, compiled chiefly from Native Documents by the Rev. Father Sangermano, and translated from his Ms. 1833.
    $1,167.00

  • A contemporary account showing the high esteem in which Dr Livingstone was held.
    A contemporary account showing the high esteem in which Dr Livingstone was held.

    [LIVINGSTONE]; ADAMS, H.G.
    Dr. Livingstone: his life and adventures. n.d. circa 1869-1872.
    $1,167.00

  • Signed and dated (1960) by John Bratby beneath a fabulous, full-page, pencil self portrait, on the front free endpaper.
    Signed and dated (1960) by John Bratby beneath a fabulous, full-page, pencil self portrait, on the front free endpaper.

    BRATBY, John.
    Breakdown. 1960.
    $1,167.00

  • Signed by Diego Rivera on half tittle page
    Signed by Diego Rivera on half tittle page

    RIVERA, Diego.
    Das Werk. 1928.
    $1,167.00

  • Further poems by occasional Uranian Theodore Wratislaw, a contributor to Beardsley's The Yellow Book and The Savoy.
    Further poems by occasional Uranian Theodore Wratislaw, a contributor to Beardsley's The Yellow Book and The Savoy.

    WRATISLAW, Theodore.
    Orchids. 1896.
    $1,167.00

  • A draughtsman in 1796 with a French engineering mission led by Pierre Ferregau, who hoped to be awarded a contract for building new docks.
    A draughtsman in 1796 with a French engineering mission led by Pierre Ferregau, who hoped to be awarded a contract for building new docks.

    CASTELLAN, Antoine Laurent.
    Letters sur la Grece, 1811.
    $1,167.00

  • An attractive early issue of this classic of Victorian detective fiction, further enhanced by a letter from the author to Mr O'Donnell.
    An attractive early issue of this classic of Victorian detective fiction, further enhanced by a letter from the author to Mr O'Donnell.

    HUME, Fergus W.
    The Mystery of a Hansom Cab. [1888].
    $1,167.00

  • The special deluxe limited edition of Sheridan's The School for Scandal, illustrated & signed by Hugh Thomson, in publisher's full vellum binding
    The special deluxe limited edition of Sheridan's The School for Scandal, illustrated & signed by Hugh Thomson, in publisher's full vellum binding

    SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley; THOMSON, Hugh (illustrator).
    The School for Scandal. 1911.
    $1,167.00

  • This excellent copy with rare publisher's slip was issued in February 1862.
    This excellent copy with rare publisher's slip was issued in February 1862.

    BAEDEKER, Karl.
    Frankreich. Paris, Rouen, Havre, Dieppe, Boulogne, 1862.
    $1,167.00

  • Scarce historical account account of the pilgrimage to Mecca illustrated with seven photographic plates.
    Scarce historical account account of the pilgrimage to Mecca illustrated with seven photographic plates.

    CHÉRIF, Ahmed.
    Le Pélerinage de la Mecque 1930.
    $1,167.00

  • Cruchley's new plan of London
    Cruchley's new plan of London

    CRUCHLEY, George Frederick
    Cruchley's new plan of London 1 Jan. 1846,
    $1,167.00

  • Second edition of The Tabernacle in the Wilderness by W.G. Rhind, published in London in 1842.
    Second edition of The Tabernacle in the Wilderness by W.G. Rhind, published in London in 1842.

    RHIND, W.G.
    The Tabernacle in The Wilderness; 1842.
    $1,167.00

  • Commentary on the Babylonian Talmud by the famous Rashba, known as the Rabbi of Spain.
    Commentary on the Babylonian Talmud by the famous Rashba, known as the Rabbi of Spain.

    HARASHBA, Shlomo ibn Aderet.
    Sheva Shitot Le'HaRashba. 1720.
    $1,167.00

  • An account of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, a commercial and military expedition to secure the Republic of Texas's claims to parts of Northern New Mexico.
    An account of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, a commercial and military expedition to secure the Republic of Texas's claims to parts of Northern New Mexico.

    KENDALL, George Wilkins.
    Narrative of an expedition across the great south-western prairies, 1845.
    $1,167.00

  • Journal kept during a tour in Egypt and Nubia, occasioned by his father, André, a keen entomologist, who wished to collect insects along the route
    Journal kept during a tour in Egypt and Nubia, occasioned by his father, André, a keen entomologist, who wished to collect insects along the route

    MELLY, George.
    Khartoum, 1851.
    $1,167.00

  • Rare in such fine condition. Mayakovsky (1893-1930) was the leading poet of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and of the early Soviet period.
    Rare in such fine condition. Mayakovsky (1893-1930) was the leading poet of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and of the early Soviet period.

    MAYAKOVSKY, Vladimir.
    Stikhi o revolyutsii. [Poems on the Revolution]. 1923.
    $1,167.00

  • a fine portrait of a young armenian girl by the famed russian artist

    TCHOUMAKOFF, Féodor Petrovich.
    Armenian girl. [Second half of XIX c.].
    $1,167.00

  • detailed plan of moscow

    [Moscow]
    Plan goroda Moskvy s progorodami. [1911].
    $1,167.00

  • Scarce account by a professional travel writer, who later produced works on the Sandwich Islands, the Levant, and Central & South America.
    Scarce account by a professional travel writer, who later produced works on the Sandwich Islands, the Levant, and Central & South America.

    HILL, S[amuel]. S.
    Travels in Siberia. 1854.
    $1,167.00

  • Fine, detailed pencil drawings of a mounted officer from the Caucasus Line Cossack Host.
    Fine, detailed pencil drawings of a mounted officer from the Caucasus Line Cossack Host.

    [CAUCASUS LINEAR COSSACKS].
    Ofitser Lineinogo Kazach'ego polka v maloi forme. am 8. Juli 1852.
    $1,167.00

  • Vase.

    PIRANESI, Giovanni Battista.
    Vase. [1791].
    $1,167.00

  • A rare series of humorous designs with impeccable provenance, from the collection of Schwerdt and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
    A rare series of humorous designs with impeccable provenance, from the collection of Schwerdt and Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.

    JONES, T.
    Sporting Idealities. 1828.
    $1,167.00

  • Fine copy of this celebrated work extensively illustrating the russian army at the end of the 19th century.
    Fine copy of this celebrated work extensively illustrating the russian army at the end of the 19th century.

    JONGH, F. & E. de; CAMENA d'ALMEIDA P.
    L'Armée Russe D'Après les Photographies Instantanées Executées par MM. de Jongh Frères. [c. 1898].
    $1,167.00

  • A very handsome copy of the folio volume by Charles Apperley, 21 engraved plates, title and vignettes, red half morocco for Hatchards, gilt sporting motifs
    A very handsome copy of the folio volume by Charles Apperley, 21 engraved plates, title and vignettes, red half morocco for Hatchards, gilt sporting motifs

    [APPERLEY, C.]
    Sporting edited by Nimrod. 1838.
    $1,167.00

  • East Africa.
    East Africa.

    [ANON.]
    East Africa. [c.1940].
    $1,167.00

  • First edition with 62 plates after drawings by Allen, Bartlett and Allom, including views of the Ionian Island, Malta, Gibraltar and Sicily.
    First edition with 62 plates after drawings by Allen, Bartlett and Allom, including views of the Ionian Island, Malta, Gibraltar and Sicily.

    WRIGHT, George Newenham.
    The Shores and Islands of the Mediterranean. [1840].
    $1,167.00

  • From Levaillant's "Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets", which is considered the most comprehensive and complete catalogue on the subject.<br />

    [BARRABAND, Jacques].
    Le Petit Vaza. 1805].
    $1,167.00

  • From Levaillant's "Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets", which is considered the most comprehensive and complete catalogue on the subject.<br />

    [BARRABAND, Jacques].
    [La Grand Vaza. 1805].
    $1,167.00

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