Travel and Exploration

Paris: Treuttel et Würtz, 1818. Hardcover. Very Good. "Seconde Édition, Corrigée avec soin dans toutes ses Parties, et considérablement augmentée; avec dix-huit Planches nouvelles." Vol. 2 only: 248 p., 58 leaves of engraved plates (one folded): plans and elevations; 22 cm. Original green wrappers bound in, printed in black; publisher's catalog on back wrapper. Plain grey paper over board; black leather spine label with gilt-tooled title; gilt-tooled former owner's? initials at head of spine. Several leaves of plates are misnumbered; there are 58 total plates. Beautifully illustrated guide to the architecture of early 19th-century Paris. In Very Good Condition: spine and upper edges of boards sunned; paper split over front joint; minor loss at ends of spine and one edge of spine label; pages and plates are clean and crisp.

1778 Gil Blas History & Adventures Le Sage Literature CLASSIC 4v English

"I am happy and content because I think I am."
― Alain-René Le Sage
Originally published in 1735, Alain-Rene Lesage's "Adventures of Gil Blas" is a picaresque novel dealing with the life of Gil Blas, a true 'rags to riches' story. It is considered one of literature's first realistic novels.

This rare 1778 edition was translated into English from the French of M. de La Sage, to which is prefixed an account of the author's life illustrated with copper plates.
Item number: #7473
Price: $550
SAGE, Alain Rene le
The history and adventures of Gil Blas de Santillane.

London: sold by J. Massey, R. Sprout, W. Salton, R. Tonlinson, J. Dursley [and 5 others in London], mdcclxxvii [1778].

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Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
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Vol. I – viii, iii, [1], 279, [1]
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Vol. II – vi, 244
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Vol. III – x, 266
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Vol. IV – viii, 273, [1]
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Provenance: Handwritten
o E.G. Warren, June 12, 1873… Read More

1897 ARCTIC 1ed Farthest North Nansen Polar Eskimo Kayak Hunting Fram Expedition

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian arctic scientist who voyaged throughout the North and was one of the most famous polar explorers of the 19th-century. During the Fram Expedition, he encountered large Eskimo populations, learning from them and their nomadic tendencies in the New Siberian Islands, in search of the North Pole. Nansen made extensive records of this journey which were published under the title 'Farthest North'.

Item number: #13560
Price: $499
NANSEN, Fridtjof

Fridtjof Nansen's "Farthest north": being the record of a voyage of exploration of the ship Fram 1893-96 and of a fifteen months' sleigh journey by Dr. Nansen and Lieut. Johansen
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1897. 1st US edition

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
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Vol. I – xv, [1], 480
103 illustrations
4 folding maps
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Vol. II – viii, 456
102 illustrations
· Language: English
· Binding:… Read More

1810 1ed Clarke Travels in Europe RUSSIA Crimea Sevastopol Moscow Kremlin Turkey
"The most instructive and engaging book of travels ever published!"
– Lowndes, on Clarke's Travels
Edward Daniel Clarke was an 18th-century voyager known for his expeditions across the world. One of his most important trips was his voyage through Russia and Turkey. On this journey, Clarke began laying the groundwork for his book 'Travels in Various Countries'. In the first part of this work, which describes his Russian voyage, Clarke covers his experience in Moscow, supplementing his articles with beautiful, full-page engravings of iconic buildings such as the Kremlin and Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Church of St. Nicholas, as well as a map of Crimea and view of Balaklava Harbor.
Item number: #15970
Price: $599
CLARKE, Edward Daniel
Travels in various countries of Europe, Asia and Africa. Part the first, Russia Tartary and Turkey
Cambridge: Printed At The University Press By R. Watts; London: For T.… Read More

London: Longmans, Green, and Co. 1892. (Hardcover) 128pp. Very good, no dust jacket. A signed fine binding with armorial crest in gilt. Spine, edges and borders tooled in gilt, inner dentelles blind tooled. Marbled endpapers and edges. Frontispiece, 19 illustrations. The spine is lightly worn and faded. Binding by James Galt and Co. Manchester. Locale: Arctic. (Arctic Life, Travel and Adventure).

1753 1ed Hanway PERSIA Iran VOYAGES Afghan Revolutions Ottoman Mughal WARS

Jonas Hanway was an 18th-century English merchant. As a commercial partner with a firm in St. Petersburg, he traveled to Persia by way of the Caspian Sea in 1743. He recorded the events of his adventure as well as important historical events in Persia such as the reign of Shah Sultan Hussein, the invasion of Afghans, reign of Sultan Mir Mahmud, rise of Nadir Kouli, and the reign of Adil Shah. However, Hanway's focus of this work was to describe a history of English commerce in the Caspian Sea area from 1553 to 1743.
Noteworthy contents of this tome include:
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Ambassadors of Russia's opposition to Gurghin Khan and the Mughal Empire
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Persian Revolution following the death of Mir-Vais in 1715
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Death of Peter the Great of Russia
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Wars of Turks against Afhans – Ottoman-Hotaki War
Item number: #18620
Price: $950
HERMENEGILD, Adam
[An historical account of the British trade over the Caspian… Read More

1855 Captain James Cook Pacific Voyages Hawaii Australia Kippis Narrative 2in1

"Remember, the greater the opportunity, the fewer are those who see it."
– James Cook

James Cook was an 18th-century British explorer known for his three major world voyages. The third Pacific voyage, which began in 1776, took Cook and his crew around New Zealand and Hawaii. On this trip, Cook became well-acquainted with the King of Hawaii, Kalani-opu'u. After spending time in the South Pacific, Cook also took his ship northward to the Aleutian Islands reaching to the Arctic Circle. Cook eventually died upon his return to Hawaii, after angering the King of Hawaii.
This account of the life and voyages of James Cook was written by Andrew Kippis, an 18th-century English author. Kippis's biography was especially well-known for his descriptions of Cook's character as well as the lasting effects of his voyages and discoveries.

Item number: #19304
Price: $499
KIPPIS, Andrew
A narrative of the voyages round the world performed… Read More

1885 Famous VOYAGES Cleopatra Capt Cook Francis Drake Marco Polo Illustrated

"Pictorial Chronicles of the Mighty Deep" is a rare, 19th-century history of all of the world's most important sea voyages and expeditions. As expected, this book contains descriptions of:
• Voyages of Cleopatra
• Saxon invasion of England
• Marco Polo voyages
• Prince Henry the Navigator discoveries
• Francis Drake and tobacco smoking
• Anson's voyage around the world
• Captain Cook voyages
• Nelson's battles and naval attacks
• Paul Jones naval service to the Americans

See the photo of contents for a full list, as well as a list of the dozens of impressive engravings throughout!

Item number: #22279
Price: $499

WATTS, Francis

Pictorial chronicles of the mighty deep, or, The Sea its ships and sailors : being a record from the earliest times to our own day of the most remarkable maritime

London/New York: Frederick Warne & Co., [ca. 1885].

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• Collation: Complete with all pages
o xiv, 15-512
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1856 1st edLife in BRAZIL Thomas Ewbank South America Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro

"Life in Brazil" is a detailed 19th-century account of Thomas Ewbank's journey to Brazil, where he explores the nation's culture, arts, customs, and natural beauty. The book offers a vivid picture of Brazilian society and serves as a window into the country's way of life. Ewbank also delves into religious aspects, discussing the influence of Roman Catholicism on the Brazilian people and its connection to ancient pagan practices. In addition to religious matters, Ewbank covers various aspects of Brazilian life, including arts, manners, customs, architecture, trades, tools, pottery, food, slavery, animals, agricultural products, climate, diseases, population, and antiquities. This diverse array of topics makes the book a comprehensive portrait of tropical life in Brazil during the 19th century. This book remains relevant as the topics discussed are largely unchanged aspects of modern Brazilian society.

Item number: #41036… Read More

1774 Pacific Ocean Voyages 1ed Byron Wallis Carteret Cook Hawkesworth 15 MAPS

John Hawkesworth was an important English book editor, most known for his commission to edit Captain James Cook's 'Voyages'. First published in 1773, Hawkesworth edition of 'Account of the Voyages' included the stories of various important excursions of John Byron, Captain Wallis, Carteret, and of course James Cook. He describes the customs and manners of the people living in the South Seas, as well as specific highlights from the voyages.

This first volume contains illustrations and descriptions of some of the following:
· Byron with the Patagonians
· Magellan voyage routes
· Discovery of the Pitcairn Islands
· Discoveries of Carteret in the New Britain and New Guinea
· Impressive maps throughout!

Item number: #23268
Price: $599

HAWKESWORTH, John

Relation des voyages entrepris par ordre de Sa Majesté Britannique, et successivement executés par le Commodore Byron, le… Read More

1819 Kingdom of Naples 1st ed Calabria Ulteriore Travels Voyages Girace Brigands

"Occurrences During a Six Months' Residence in the Province of Calabria Ulteriore, in the Kingdom of Naples, in the Years 1809, 1810" by Lieut. Philip J. Elmhirst, offers a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his six-month stay in the Calabria Ulteriore province. Beginning with a harrowing shipwreck off Cape Stillo and the crew's subsequent detention by the local authorities, the narrative delves into the author's interactions with the inhabitants, the customs, and the landscape of the region. Elmhirst provides insights into the influence of French principles on the Roman Catholic-dominated populace, describes his travels across notable cities such as Girace and Casal-Nuovo, and sheds light on the dire state of regions affected by past earthquakes. A recurring theme is the oft-oppressive behavior of the French towards the local populace, from levying harsh contributions to the treatment… Read More

1834 AUTHOR SIGNED 1st/1st Three Years in Pacific US NAVY Voyages SOUTH AMERICA

"Three Years in the Pacific; Including Notices of Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru" by William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger provides his account of his experiences during two distinct voyages in the Pacific aboard the USS Brandywine and the USS Falmouth between the years 1826 to 1834. Ruschenberger shares his firsthand observations, aiming to enlighten readers about the unique attributes of countries in South America. He provides descriptions of his traversal into Brazil's landmarks and history as well as Chile's society and landscapes, Bolivia's local commerce and traditions, and finally his Peruvian journey from the shores of Callao Bay to the rich cultural tapestry of Lima. Detailed insights into regional politics, traditions, and commerce punctuate the narrative. The work concludes with reflections on the South-West coast, encapsulating the essence of the continent. Throughout, Ruschenberger describes a sailor's… Read More

1824 ARCTIC Exploration 1ed Private Journal of Lyon Eskimos Illustrated + MAP
George Francis Lyon was a 19th-century British naval officer who made his name keeping journals on his African and Arctic voyages. His private journals, particularly of his Arctic exploration with William Parry, became highly influential to later expeditions to those seeking the Northwest Passage encountering Eskimo Indians.
According to Field,
"Almost the entire volume is devoted to the narration of the peculiarities of the Aborigines of the Arctic regions. Captain Lyon's curiosity led him to observe with great attention, the habits of life, and traits of character of the different tribes of Esquimaux, which his humanity, and good management attracted to his winter quarters. They built their villages near his ships, and permitted a closer familiarity, than any other of the Arctic voyagers was able to attain. His narrative, therefore, abounds with incidents of their intercourse, and curious anecdotes of Esquimaux life."… Read More

TRANS-HIMALAYA - Discoveries and adventures in Tibet, Sven Hedin, 3 vols, Vols 1 & 2 published 1909, this imp 1910 and the rarer Vol3, published 1913. Original red cloth, gilt titles, some sun fading and minor insect damage to boards, VG+ inside including B&W and colour plates...and superb large fold-out maps of Hedin's remarkable journeys across southern Tibet, Kailas, etc...including the range he named the Trans-Himalaya. The Swedish explorer devoted his third journey, 1906-8, to the region lying between Shigatse and Leh and to the north of the Brahmaputra. He produced maps of the area, which had not been previously visited and revealed the existence of a large range of mountains lying parallel to the Himalaya on the Tibetan side. Hedin visited the sources of the major Asian rivers that rise near Mt Kailas and Lake Manasarowar. He never did reach Lhasa. Overall, despite minor binding damage,a fine set, very hard to find in the 3 vols.
THIS item is heavy and may require extra postage when sent… Read More

Duckworth. London. 1930. FIRST EDITION. 8vo. (8.8 x 5.9 inches). Frontispiece illustration after a drawing by Waugh, double-page route map, sketch map of Port Said and seven mono photographs on 3 leaves. Publishers purple cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. Attractive illustrated bookplate to the front pastedown endpaper. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper which has some loss to the very top and bottom and darkening to the spine but is overall still an attractive example of this fragile wrapper.