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  • From Hausaland [Nigeria] to Egypt – 1910 – Karl Kumm

    From Hausaland [Nigeria] to Egypt – 1910 – Karl Kumm

    Published London 1910, Constable. A first edition of a special book dedicated to David Livingstone.

    Kumm was a founder of the Sudan Pioneering Mission and was married to Lucy Guinness. He went into Service in Upper Egypt in 1900 which put him in a position to carry out his explorations.

    Nicely illustrated including six coloured plates of butterflies and with a large fold map at rear showing Dr Kumm’s travels right across Africa. Packed with details and adventure and nicely illustrated from photographs. Closing chapters and appendices are of particular note covering the “Anthropology of the Sudan Tribe”, some interest vocabularies, meteorological observations, zoological specimens from the expedition and a good accounting of money spent on provisions!

    Good account right across Africa – special illustrations

    $240.00

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  • The Cruise of the Marchesa – Guillemard (engravings by Whymper) -1889

    The Cruise of the Marchesa – Guillemard (engravings by Whymper) -1889

    Published by John Murray, London 1889.

    The magnificent account of the voyage of the schooner yacht Marchesa from Cowes on the Isle of Wight in 1881 first to Ceylon, then via Singapore to Formosa and the Liu-Kiu islands to Japan. She left Yokohama for Kamschatka returning three months later, thence to China and Hong Kong at the end of March 1883 from where the Sulu islands were explored and then the Celebes and on to New Guinea.

    Many maps and special Whymper illustrations. One of the most interesting Victorian travel accounts. Very good condition.

    Superb voyage and natural history account

    $180.00

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  • Antarctica Observed – A.G.E. Jones

    Antarctica Observed – A.G.E. Jones

    Published by Caedmon of Whitby in 1982 a very fine copy.

    The author Jones published this book in Whitby – he was an Antarctic expert of note. His mission here was to draw a proper conclusion as to who saw the Antarctic first – through thorough research of original logs and diaries and carefully re-plotting the tracks of Cook, Bellingshausen, Smith and Bransfield, Palmer etc all likely candidates. His conclusions are … in the book.

    Special Antarctica by an expert

    $30.00

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  • Progress of Discovery on the coasts of new guinea – Clements Markham, secretary r.g.s – 1884

    Progress of Discovery on the coasts of new guinea – Clements Markham, secretary r.g.s – 1884

    An iposrtant extract from the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1884 regarding “Progress of Discovery on the Coasts of New Guinea”, prepared by English Explorere Clements R. Markham, then Secretary of the Society. Comprised pages 267-336 complete insofar as the New Guinea items now bpund in simple card cover. In very good condition.

    Includes important material read by Markham at the evening meeting of the Society, February 25th, 1884. Of interest is the attendance and contribution to discussion of Admiral Moresby who appears rather miffed that Markham set the record straight regarding the discovery of Port Moresby.

    The whole enhaced by appendices. First, a chronological account of the events and individuals most associated with the early discoveries of New Guinea. Second, and quite special in its depth, a 40 page bibliography of New Guinea prepared by E. C. Rye, then Librarian of the Royal Geographic Society, from Henry Adams to Justo Zaragoza and every individual and publication in between.

    $80.00

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  • The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1927 December – Captain Roald Amundsen and the Society

    The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1927 December – Captain Roald Amundsen and the Society

    A very good copy of The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, December 1927, containing an article which examines Captain Roald Amundsen relationship with the Society.

    The article is born from Amundsen’s published criticism of Lord Curzon who “toasted the dogs” which Amundsen took as a direct affront. What follows is an examination of correspondence between the Society and Amundsen regarding his accusation and his subsequent resignation as an Honorary Corresponding Member. A very interesting examination of the dialogue indeed.

    Also in this edition; a most excellent examination of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, with accompanying charts, diagrams and log prepared by The Right Hon. Sir Matthew Nathan; an essay on climbs in the Canadian Rockies, with maps, diagrams and plates, of 1926 by Alfred J. Ostheimer; and, a detailed essay regarding Alexander’s campaign on the Indian North-West Frontier penned by Sir Aurel Stein.

    $90.00

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  • Captain James Cook and His Times – Fisher and Johnston

    Captain James Cook and His Times – Fisher and Johnston

    Published by ANU Press canberta in 1979 a very good near fine copy in a fine dust jacket.

    Cook from a different perspective and well researched and worthwhile. Interplay with Dalrymple, the geography of Northwest America, the Spanish reaction to his endeavours and his reputation in Russia .. and much more.

    Another view of Cook and a good one

    $35.00

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