Travel and Exploration

Dutt, William A. [William T. Sherman]

Highways and Byways in East Anglia.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1901.

Early edition of this guide to the highways and byways of East Anglia; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Caister Church, illustrated with a folding map and numerous engravings by Joseph Pennell. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate to the front pastedown beneath his ownership signature. InContinue reading "Highways and Byways in East Anglia."

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$350.00

Item Number: RRB-145951

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Fermor, Patrick Leigh [Xan and Daphne Fielding]

A Time To Keep Silence.

London : The Queen Anne Press, 1953.

Limited first edition of the author’s third book, one of 500 numbered copies, this is number 75, regarding his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by John Craxton. Association copy, inscribed by Leigh Fermor to Daphne and Xan Fielding in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “To Daphne and Xan,Continue reading "A Time To Keep Silence."

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$4,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150279

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Long, William Simon

Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross: A Popular Review of Life and Customs in Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Ancient Yucatan, with a Survey of the Great Panama Canal.

Camden, NJ : The Long Photographic Art Studios, 1912.

First edition of this early twentieth century travelogue of Caribbean islands and Latin American countries. Quarto, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, illustrated with a map, a chart, and mounted sepia toned gelatin silver prints. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed byContinue reading "Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross: A Popular Review of Life and Customs in Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Ancient Yucatan, with a Survey of the Great Panama Canal."

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$975.00

Item Number: RRB-148826

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Bourdain, Anthony

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.

New York : Bloomsbury, 2000.

First edition of the legendary chef’s bestselling memoir and first work of non-fiction. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in a contemporary full signature, “Cooks Rule! To Heather Anthony Bourdain.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Notice 51. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

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$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-150273

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Fermor, Patrick Leigh

A Time To Keep Silence.

London : John Murray, 1957.

First edition of the author’s third book, detailing his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “From [My Mother] AE. Leigh Fermor Fudge with thanks for safe transportation to Regency Sq. Brighton MCMLXIX.” Fermor has crossed out the ‘To’ in theContinue reading "A Time To Keep Silence."

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$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-135041

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Bossi, B

El Vapor Oriental Charrua en el Pacifico y Regiones Magallanicas.

Buenos Aires : Operaio Italiano, 1880.

First edition of the journey of the Uruguayan steamship “Charrúa” through the Pacific Ocean and the Magellanic regions during the War of the Pacific (1879–1884). Octavo, bound in full calf with gilt titles to the front panel. In very good condition.

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$375.00

Item Number: RRB-147864

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Long, William Simon [W.S.]

Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

Camden, NJ : The Long Art Studios, .

First edition of this early twentieth century travelogue of Canada and the western part of the United States of America. Quarto, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, illustrated with 14 mounted sepia toned gelatin silver prints. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribedContinue reading "Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado."

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$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148827

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Introduction by O. M. Green

Shanghai of To-day-A Souvenir Album of Thirty-Eight Vandyke Prints of “The Model Settlement.”

Shanghai : Kelly & Walsh, Limited, 1927.

First edition of this famous photobook showing views of Shanghai, including the international settlement’s imposing architecture, expansive boulevards, and bustling streets. Quarto, original cloth-backed flexible boards, front panel stamped and lettered in red and gilt with mounted collotype panorama of Shanghai Municipal Council building within printed red border, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with 38 Van Dyke prints inContinue reading "Shanghai of To-day-A Souvenir Album of Thirty-Eight Vandyke Prints of “The Model Settlement.”"

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$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149089

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Cordier, Henri

Ser Marco Polo: Notes and Addenda to Sir Henry Yule’s Edition, Containing the Results of Recent Research and Discovery.

London : John Murray, 1920.

First edition of French historian Henri Cordier’s supplement to Yule’s important work which correlated Polo’s travels with their present-day locations. Octavo, original green cloth with elaborate tooling to the spine stamped in blue, blue spine labels lettered in gilt, vignette of the giant elephant bird which Polo described in his original account, frontispiece. Fine inContinue reading "Ser Marco Polo: Notes and Addenda to Sir Henry Yule’s Edition, Containing the Results of Recent Research and Discovery."

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$300.00

Item Number: RRB-148733

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Yarrow, David

David Yarrow: Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Europe.

New York : Rizzoli, 2019.

First edition of this breathtaking collection of high-art nature photographs with a foreword by Tom Brady, introduction by Holden Luntz, and afterword by Cindy Crawford. Folio, original black cloth, profusely illustrated with Yarrow’s most iconic work and 150 previously unpublished photographs. Boldly signed by the photographer on the half-title page, “All the best David 10/12/2019.”Continue reading "David Yarrow: Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Europe."

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$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-148820

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Wallace, Alfred Russel

The Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-utan, and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of Travel, with Studies of Man and Nature.

London : Macmillan and Co, 1869.

First edition of one of the greatest travel narratives of the nineteenth century and one of the most important early contributions to the theory of evolution. Octavo, 2 volumes, original publisher’s gilt-decorated green cloth with gilt central vignette of an orangutan to each front panel, tissue-guarded wood-engraved frontispiece to each volume, pictorial vignette to eachContinue reading "The Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-utan, and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of Travel, with Studies of Man and Nature."

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$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149865

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Edited by Edgar M. Cortright. [Alan Shepard; Deke Slayton; Walter Cunningham; et al]

Apollo Expeditions to the Moon.

Washington, D.C : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1975.

First edition of this profusely illustrated collection of essays documenting NASA’s Apollo Missions. Quarto, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs, charts, and maps. Boldly signed by thirty astronauts on the title page and facing page, including: Alan Bean, Karol J. Bobko, Vance Brand, Jerry Carr, Gene Cernan, Bob Crippen, Walter Cunningham, Joe Engle,Continue reading "Apollo Expeditions to the Moon."

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$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148758

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Junger, Sebastian [George Clooney]

The Perfect Storm.

New York : W.W. Norton & Company, 1997.

First edition of this work, basis for the 2000 film starring Wolfgang Petersen starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, William Fichtner, Karen Allen, Bob Gunton, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and John C. Reilly. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Bob- Best, Sebastian Junger” and additionally signedContinue reading "The Perfect Storm."

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$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150103

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Churchill, Winston S

My African Journey.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1908.

First edition of this early Churchill travelogue. Octavo, original bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, illustrated, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges silver. In fine condition.Continue reading "My African Journey."

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$2,200.00

Item Number: RRB-150176

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Seabrook, William B

Jungle Ways.

New York : Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1931.

Signed limited first edition of occultist and cannibal William Buehler Seabrook’s account of his travels along the Ivory Coast and through West Africa where he witnessed witchcraft, cannibalism and human sacrifice. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated, tissue-guarded frontispiece. One of 315 extra-illustrated numbered copies signed by the author on the limitation page of which 274Continue reading "Jungle Ways."

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$975.00

Item Number: RRB-124947

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Carpenter, Scott; Gordon Cooper; John Glenn Jr.; Gus Grissom; Alan Shepard; Wally Schirra; D.K. Slayton

Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph.

Langley Air Force Base 1961.

Large color semi-glossy photograph of the Project Mercury astronauts, signed by six of the Mercury Seven. This group shot was taken in front of a Convair F106-B aircraft at Langley Air Force Base on January 20, 1961. Inscribed or signed next to their respective images in black felt tip: “We are seven privileged men, ScottContinue reading "Project Mercury Astronauts Signed Photograph."

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$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148754

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Westman, Paul [Neil Armstrong]

Neil Armstrong: Space Pioneer.

Minneapolis : Lerner Publications Company, 1980.

First edition of this concise biographical account that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the first man to walk on the Moon. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Neil Armstrong on the front free endpaper, “Best wishes to Ron – Neil Armstrong.” In nearContinue reading "Neil Armstrong: Space Pioneer."

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$2,800.00

Item Number: RRB-148744

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Swarthout, Glendon; [Connie Francis and Dolores Hart]

Where the Boys Are.

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition of the author’s classic novel, the basis for the 1960 comedy film of the same name which popularized the ‘spring break’ pilgrimage to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Octavo, original pictorial half-cloth. Boldly signed by actresses Connie Francis, “All the best! Connie Francis,” and Dolores Hart, “Blessings Mother Dolores Hart SB.” Connie Francis, one ofContinue reading "Where the Boys Are."

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$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148701

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Twain, Mark [Samuel L. Clemens]

The Innocents Abroad, Or The New Pilgrims’ Progress.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1962.

The Heritage Press edition of the author’s second book, one of the best-selling travel books of all-time. Octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, with color illustrations throughout. In near fine condition with sunning toContinue reading "The Innocents Abroad, Or The New Pilgrims’ Progress."

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$350.00

Item Number: RRB-148723

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Beard, Peter

Zara’s Tales: Perilous Escapades in Equatorial Africa.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

First edition of this classic photobook. Octavo, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed and with his writing and handprint on the front jacket panel, his writing on the front free endpaper, pre-title page and title page. “Xtra Special Delivery to the wonderful….Jo “May Heavens Choices Blessing be showers upon you (found in VoiContinue reading "Zara’s Tales: Perilous Escapades in Equatorial Africa."

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$800.00

Item Number: RRB-150129

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Stafford, Tom; Vance Brand; Deke Slayton; Vladimir Shatalov; Aleksei Yeliseyev

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Signed Photograph and Artistic Depiction.

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Rare original photograph and artistic depiction of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Official NASA color glossy photograph with an artistic depiction of the docking of the Apollo spacecraft and the Soviet Soyuz capsule during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. Boldly signed on the original mount above the photograph by astronauts Tom Stafford, Vance Brand, and Deke Slayton, and by cosmonautsContinue reading "Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Signed Photograph and Artistic Depiction."

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$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-148639

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Conrad, Joseph

Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard.

New York : The Heritage Press, 1961.

The Heritage Press edition of what many consider to be Conrad’s masterpiece. Quarto, bound in three-quarter modern morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, frontispiece and title page vignette, illustrated throughout. In near fine condition. Introduction by Rupert Croft-Cooke. Illustrated by LimaContinue reading "Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard."

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$400.00

Item Number: RRB-148681

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Armstrong, Neil; Gene Cernan; George Bush; Cy Laughter

Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush, and Cy Laughter Signed Photograph.

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Photographic print of the iconic ‘Earthrise’ image taken by Bill Anders during the Apollo 8 mission. Glossy finish color print of the earth rising over the moon, with “To Gene Cernan” calligraphically inscribed on the mat beneath. Boldly signed on the mat beneath the photograph by Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush and Cy Laughter. The first and lastContinue reading "Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, George H.W. Bush, and Cy Laughter Signed Photograph."

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$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-149888

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Albrizzi, Giambattista; Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale Del Globo Terrestre Ed Acquatico.

Venice : Giambattista Albrizzi, c. 1750.

Fine hand-colored example of Albrizzi’s double hemisphere map of the World, one of the most elaborately decorated world maps to appear in mid-18th century Italy and a beautiful example of the Italian school of commercial cartography. One page, the map includes a finely executed armillary sphere, explorer’s routes, unknown NW Coast of America, incomplete projectionsContinue reading "Mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale Del Globo Terrestre Ed Acquatico."

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$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-149274

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