NY: Dodd, Mead, 1925. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. pp: xi, 335; 24 plates from photographs. The author was hired on as "literary man" for a 65-day luxury cruise around South America. His book includes humorous accounts of dealing with American tourists as well as reporting on the people and sights of Colombia, Havana, Panama, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Trinidad, and Venezuela. 8.25" x 5.5". (more information)

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London: Adam & Charles Black, 1914. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. pp: x, 203, index; 32 color plates, map. The natural beauties of Switzerland are described along with the origins, history and achievements of the people. 9" x 6.25". (more information)

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Norwich Jarrold & Sons (1966)., 1966. Soft cover. Stiff paper covers and contents in fine condition. 7.5" x 5.25" (32)pp. Illustrated by photo-illus in color. Binding is original wraps. (more information)

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NY: Brentano's, 1927. 2nd printing. Pictorial Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 160pp, index; 5 full-page maps. The 44-page "travel diary and expenses" section is unused. Contains general information for travel abroad in Asia, South America and Europe. Subjects include packing and baggage, foreign railroads, customs, tipping, air routes, major sights in world cities, &c. 6.75" x 4.25". (more information)

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NY: Century, 1913. Second Edition. Pictorial cloth. Very Good. pp: xv, 502; 100+ illus from photographs. After graduating the University of Michigan, the author took a year "to wander through as much of the world as possible." Here he describes his adventures in Palestine, Egypt, Syria, India, Ceylon, China, Japan, and the Malay Peninsula as well as Europe. 9" x 6". (more information)

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London: Longmans, Green, 1886. Revised Edition. Buckram. Very Good. Rebound in modern black buckram. pp: viii, 342; 8 plates of engraved views. This is the historian's account of his voyage "to see the colonies" and "hear the views of all classes of people there." Froude looks closely at relations between England and the colonies which he visited: Cape Colony, Australia, New Zealand (bulk of the text), and a short visit to England's former colony, America (via railroad from San Francisco to New York). 7.25" x 4.5". (more information)

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Philadelphia J.B. Lippincott 1878., 1878. Hardcover. Binding and contents in very good condition. 9.25" x 5.75" pp: 312, (8) Fulton comments at length on various German and Italian cities as well as Paris, Marseilles, Switzerland, Scotland and Ireland. [Citation: Smith, American Travellers Abroad, F67]. Bound in the original, decorative green cloth, stamped in black and gilt. Illustrated by frontis & 22 engraved plates. New Edition. Binding is original cloth. (more information)

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Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1922. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. Two volumes; engraved armorial bookplates. pp: 351 + 296, index. Considered "the greatest of Shakespeare's editors," the Philadelphia-born Furness was an ardent abolitionist. He "helped spirit the body of John Brown through Philadelphia," served as an agent for the Sanitary Commission in the War between the States, etc. Illustrated by 6 photo-plates, 4pp facs ms. 8" x 5". (more information)

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Berne: Kummerly & Frey, 1950. not bound. Very Good. Broadside, folds to 9" x 5". Has cover titles in German, English, French, and Italian. 36" x 30". (more information)

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Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1941. First Edition. Original Wraps. Very Good. 32pp; maps inside covers. Describes the Western impact on Arab lands, the "reawakening of Arab self-consciousness and Arab Nationalism" at the dawn of World War II, etc. 7.25" x 4.5". (more information)

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NY: Fodor's Travel, 1997. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. pp: vii, 343, index; map, 185 illus from photographs. "The ultimate guide to famous rock hangouts past and present." 8.25 " x 5.5". (more information)

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Taipei: Imperial Books & Records, 1965. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. pp: xvii, 229 Has bibliography and index; 9pp illustrations, 5 maps. 8.25" x 5.5". (more information)

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Berlin: Grieben Verlag, 1928. Third Edition. Original cloth. Fine/Very Good. 185pp, index; 3 folding maps, 9 text maps. This town-by-town travel guide to Dalmatia and the islands off its coast includes a brief German-Croatian phrase book. Text in German. 6" x 4". (more information)

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NY: American Geographical Society, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. pp: iv, 54; 16pp from photographs, 4 maps. Gould, "an eminent geologist, geographer and explorer in both polar regions," looks at their roles in trade and commerce. 9" x 6". (more information)

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Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1920. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Gilt-stamped binding. pp: (xii), 336, index; 16 plates from photographs, folding map. Examines life and culture in ancient Egypt, Persia, Babylon, Assyria and Palestine. 8" x 5.25". (more information)

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London: Geographers' Map Co., 1950. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. 247pp; 144pp of maps in color. Lists "early closing days," London Transport facilities, West End cinemas and theatres (with maps), etc. 9.75" x 6.5". (more information)

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Honolulu Louis Pohl 1947., 1947. 1st Edition. Two original folds and in very good condition. 11" x 8" folded broadside Shows Guam and the Marianas Islands in bright colors, with color drawings of plants, huts, farmers, divers, and others. Illustrated by full-color illustrated map. First Edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)

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Garden City: Nelson Doubleday, 1956. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 64pp; 25 colored stamps pasted into place. This treatment of the geography and culture of Japan is in the American Geographical Society's Around-the-World Program. Includes two full-page city maps, a currency conversion chart, a list of annual holidays and festivals, Japanese recipes, important dates, &c. 8.25 " x 5.5". (more information)

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Garden City: Nelson Doubleday, 1956. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 64pp; 25 colored stamps pasted into place. This treatment of the culture and geography of Yugoslavia is in American Geographical Society's Around-the-World Program. Touches the major areas: Slovenia, Croatia, Dalmatia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Macedonia, and Serbia. Includes important dates in their history, folk festivals and holidays, a Serbo-Croat pronunciation guide, and a few phrases. 8.25 " x 5.5". (more information)

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Indianapolis: Hanly & Stewart, 1915. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Spine faded, few minor spots on binding. pp: 410, (2); 16 sepiatone portraits. Comprises texts of temperance speeches "delivered in the white heat of the great campaign which touched nearly 255 cities." The campaign, waged from September 1914 to June 1915, featured 12 male and 4 female speakers, including Ella A. Boole, J. Frank Hanley, Carolyn E. Geisel, Howard N. Clinton, Ella Seass Stewart, Culla J. Vayhinger, et al. A short biography precedes the text of each speech. Includes a full itinerary of the 255-day tour. 7.75" x 5.25". (more information)

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Copenhagen: Otto Moensted Foundation, 1950. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. Sikker. (16)pp; illus in text, some color. Here is a pleasant little fact book, printed by Egmont H. Petersen, Printers to H.M. the King of Denmark. 7.75" x 5.5". (more information)

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Cleveland, Ohio: Published by the author, 1926. First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 88pp; 71 illus from photographs, map. This copy is inscribed and signed by Kilroy Harris at Minneapolis, 10 June 1927. 9" x 6.25". (more information)

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Garden City: Nelson Doubleday, 1957. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 63pp; 25 color stamps mounted. This treatment of the geography and culture of Ireland is in the American Geographical Society's Around-the-World Program. Includes a full-page map and photo-illustrations in the text along with the colored stamps. Presents the history, landmarks, culture and lifestyles of the Emerald Isle. 8.25" x 5.5". (more information)

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Scottdale, PA: Mennonite Publishing House, 1912. First Edition. Original cloth. Good. Inner hinges glued. 467pp, index; 125 illus from photographs. The authors report on their journey to India and the work done there in the areas of industry, education and religion. Included are details of their travels through western Europe, the Holy Land (especially Jerusalem and Bethlehem) and Egypt, with much on contemporary life in India at the time. Well-illustrated with candid photographic views. 8.25" x 5.75". (more information)

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London: Adam & Charles Black, 1941. Revised Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. pp: xxiii, 295, index; 32 plates from photographs. This readable account of the author's journey through Australia, taking six months to travel 14,000 miles, contains some Australian history as well as his experiences along the way. Includes Tasmania. 8.75" x 5.75". (more information)

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NY: Dodd, Mead, 1935. Enlarged Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. pp: (xiv), 276, index; 16 illus from photographs, endpaper maps. Has chapters on Bermuda's history, literary groups, role in the War between the States, expanding tourism, &c. 8.25" x 5.5". (more information)

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NY: Macmillan, 1919. Later printing. Original Cloth. Very Good. pp: v, 549, index; frontispiece. Hearn includes chapters on the roles of various religions (Shinto, Buddhism, "the Jesuit Peril," &c.) in Japanese society as well as considering family life, social organization, feudal leftovers, education, &c. in Japan. 7.5" x 5". (more information)

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Malden, MA: Printed by George E. Dunbar, 1897. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Gilt-armoring binding. pp: xi, 150; 15 color plates, text illus. Memoir of the visit of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston to the Honorable Artillery Company of London. The group left Boston on 29 June 1896, crossing in the Cunard steamer "Servia" to meet with members of the parent group at London and then travel onto the Continent. This book is a daily journal of events during the 33 days, including the Queen's welcome, a military parade at Aldershot, sightseeing trips, Paris, Cologne, Weisbaden, Brussels, Antwerp, etc. Includes much about shipboard life. 7.75" x 4.75". (more information)

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Hong Kong: Hong Kong Tourist Assoc, 1979. Hardcover. Fine. Illus from Photographs. 287pp, index, bookmark sewn in. Illustrated throughout from photographs, many in color, maps. 5" x 3.5". (more information)

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NY: Scribner's, 1902. Second Edition. Decorative cloth. Very Good. pp: xiv, 330, index; frontispiece, 22 plates. This scarce history of the elephant "in war, pageantry, sports and games, as a faithful laborer and servant, comrade and friend" includes discussion of the elephant's anatomy and evolution. Holder foresees extinction of the elephant "in the near future" due to ivory hunting, and he calls on the "rising generation" to protect it. 7.75" x 5.5". (more information)

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