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Bibliographie der Schweizerischen Landeskunde : Unter Mitwirkung der hohen Bundesbehorden, Eidgenossischer und Kantonaler Amtsstellen und zahlreicher Gelehrter; Landes und Reisebeschreibungen; Descriptions Geographiques et Recits de Voyages et Excursions

by WABER, A.;

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Bern; Staten Island, NY, Verlag von K. J. Wyss, Maruzio Martino, 1899, 1909, reprint published c1996, limited edition of 175 copies. . original grey cloth, gilt spine title lettering, fine and clean, unmarked. . 8vo [21.5 x 14 cm]; 2 volumes in one, xxiii, 440; [ii], xvi, 172, [ii] pp, indexes. . Two volumes in one, consisting of Fascicules III and III-2. The full title of first volume is Landes und Reisebeschreibungen; Ein Beitrag zur Bibliographie der schweizerischen Reiselitterature 1479-1890 zusammengestellt von A. Waber, originally published Bern 1899. The second title is Descriptions Geographiques et Recits de Voyages et Excursions en Suisse (fin du fascicle III); Contribution a la Bibliographie de la Literature Suise des Voyages de 1891 a 1900 avec dos supplements relatifs a la periode anterieure a 1891, par A. Waeber, Berne 1909. The combined volumes are a comprehensive bibliography describing thousands of articles, books, on country and descriptions of Swiss travel literature in the… Read More
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The Story of the Congo Free State; Social, Political and Economic Aspects of the Belgian System of Government in Central Africa

by WACK, Henry Wellington;

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New York and London, G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1905, First edition. . original cloth with gilt bordered leather spine label with gilt title lettering, gilt design, spine darkened, cover lightly soiled, interior clean, very good. . thick 8vo [23 x 16 cm]; xv, 634 pp, frontis portrait from painting, 125 illustrations from photos on plates, bird's-eye view, 2 maps including large folding colored, tables, index, with the errata slip at page x (often lacking). . A thorough description of the Belgian Congo, its political system, history, colonial government, communications, rails, roads, trade, education system, much on slavery, tribes, etc. The detailed appendices are documents, treaties, letters, reports, etc. The author was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a New York lawyer and wrote the work to defend the current regime against opponents. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Journal of a Visit to Some Parts of Ethiopia

by WADDINGTON, George and Barnard Hanbury;

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London, John Murray, 1822, First edition. . original boards, joint split but holding, old hand-written title on front board, printed title label on spine, engraved bookplate of Percival Ross Frames, early owner's note on title, inscribed 'from the Author' on endpaper, dampstains, else very good. . 4to [29 x 24 cm]; vii, 333, [ii, ads dated March, 1822] pp, 18 engraved plates and maps including 2 folding maps, folding plate and frontis. . The authors followed Burckhardt up the Nile. Dressed as Turks, they ascended the river as far as Merowe. 'He gave a polished and amusing account of his experiences' (Moorehead, The Blue Nile). Waddington did the actual writing of the book and the original sketches which include scenes of the pyramids at El Bellal, the Castle of Koke, a Nubian ferry-boat, figures of Bacchus, temple at Djebel el Berkel, sculptures, temples, a native of D'Ongola, etc. Gay 2693. Lowndes 2802. Abbey Travel 289. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Read More
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Bermuda: Traditions and Tastes

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Portsmouth, Onion Skin Press, [1997], First edition. . original pictorial heavy paper wraps, fine and clean, unmarked. . 12mo [21.5 x 13 cm]; [vi], 42 pp, illustrations from photos, index of recipes. . Ten chapters, each on an important Day celebrated in Bermuda, each with recipes, its history, events, etc. Designed by Erin Kenney and Steve Mundy. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America; with Wafer's Secret Report (1898) and Davis's Expedition to the Gold Mines (1704)

by WAFER, Lionel, edited, introduction, notes by L. E. Elliott Joyce;

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Oxford, The Hakluyt Society, 1934, First edition by Hakluyt Society. . original cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt vignette on front cover, spine slightly faded, a clean fine copy, unmarked, gilt bright. . 8vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; lxxi, 221 pp, 4 foldout plates, including foldout frontis of Wafer's handwriting & signature, 4 folding maps including 2 colored, index, the plates and maps mostly from early sources. . This is a reprint of the original edition of 1699 and is superior to other reprints, having more plates and maps. This edition includes an excellent historical and introduction The maps include Darien, Caribbean, Isthmus of Darien from Dampier, and chart of San Blas Islands and adjoining coast. For the original edition, Hill p. 313: "This work contains one of the best accounts of the Isthmus of Panama, of its natural resources, and of the native Indians". Cox II, 247: "This work contains the best account that has yet been given, of the Isthmus of Panama, of the… Read More
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Masks, Mummies, and Magicians; A Voyage of Exploration in Pre-Inca Peru

by WAISBARD, Simone and Roger;

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Edinburgh and London, Oliver & Boyd, 1965, First English Edition. . original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering, book is fine, unmarked & clean in good dust jacket (price clipped, closed tears, light wear). . 8vo [21.5 x 15 cm]; xii, 176 pp, 16 photo plates, some with more than one illustrations, text figures, 3 maps, chronologies, glossary of words in Quechua, Aymara, Spanish. . The authors explore the early civilizations of Peru, pre-dating the Incan empire by 1,500 years or more, describing Walla-Marka, everyday life of the Wallas, Munaos and Malkis, funeral rites, luggage for the after-life, the pyramid valley, Wakoto, the talking oracle of Rimac, pagan cults, Wakas, Wallalo, deities of the Pacific, etc. This edition includes the supplements. Nicely illustrated. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Enjoy Keeping Native Fishes

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New York, The Pet Library, [1971], . . original pictorial heavy paper wraps, very good+, clean and unmarked. . 12mo [20 x 14 cm]; 32 pp, numerous colored illustrations from photos. . Rather than tropical fishes, this work describes the collecting, maintenance of native aquarium, diseases, spawning, suitability, etc, of collecting native American fishes found in streams and lakes. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Dahlias for every Garden

by WALKER, Marian C.;

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New York, M. Barrows and Company, [1954], . . original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering, fine and clean. . 8vo [21.5 x 14.5 cm]; 128 pp, color plates, black & white plates from photos by Roche, other illustrations from drawings, tables, index. . A nicely illustrated work on everything you need to grow and show dahlias, lists of varieties, details. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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The Azores: or Western Islands; A Political, Commercial and Geographical Account, containing what is Historically Known, Description of Their Scenery, Inhabitants, Natural Productions; Reference to the Eastern Group, St. Michael & St. Mary, the Formigas

by WALKER, Walter Frederick;

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London, Trubner & Co., 1886, First edition. . contemporary red half morocco, gilt spine title lettering, marbled boards, front joint cracking but firm, very slightly foxed on few outer edges but interior clean and fine in very good cover. . 8vo [21.5 x 14 cm]; viii, 335 pp, frontis map, folding map, folding tinted plate, other plates and illus, 13 pages of musical notation, songs with separate decorated title page, tables. . A detailed description of these islands including early voyages to them, Atlantis, The Formigas, The Dollabarets, light-houses, San Miguel, earthquakes, volcanoes, Ponta Delgada, agriculture, climate, emigration, commerce, fish, flora, gardens, people, religion, topography, villages, mineral waters, goats, the baths, ancient pottery, prisons, activities, etc. Royal Geographical Society Catalogue p. 494. No copies were traced at auction in the last 25 years. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Beyond the Mexican Sierras

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Chicago, A. C. McClurg & Co., 1910, First edition. . original green cloth, white title lettering on spine and cover, spine slightly faded, lettering clear, clean, unmarked, near fine copy. . 8vo [21 x 14 cm]; xxxv, 301 pp, 75 plates from photos, including frontis, large colored folding map, index. . The author of "The Lure of the Labrador Wild", and other books, describes his extensive travels in western Mexico, from San Blas, Santiago River, Tepic, Mexcaltatan, Mazatlan, including many small towns, Canelas, Tepehuanes, Monterey, Altata, Santiago Ixcuintla, etc, with descriptions of peoples, customs, conditions, agriculture, mining, haciendas, indigenous peoples. The fine detailed map shows roads, railroads, towns, etc. Cole 447 (American Travellers to Mexico): 'An interesting account with many good photographs'. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Russia

by WALLACE, D. Mackenzie;

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New York, Henry Holt and Company, 1877, First edition. . original cloth with title on front cover and spine in black and gilt, vignettes, black and gilt borders, small stain on front cover, short tear at spine end, overall very good solid copy. . thick 8vo [23 x 16 cm]; xiii, 620, two folding colored map (a long tear to each), index. . The author describes his travels in Russia beginning in March 1870 over a period of six years and describes the geography and with much detail on the economy and politics and with a chapters on the commune, social classes, dissenters, heretics, the nobility, the Cossacks, foreign colonists on the Steppe, the serfs, etc. Nerhood 302: ' His work is a classic treatment that examines every aspect of European Russia, with special emphasis on the rural scene.' A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Interior Decorating with Plants

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New York, Macmillan Publishing Co., [1976], First edition. . original cloth, dj (short tears, worn at spine end), inscribed, else near fine in good dj. . 4to [28 x 20.5 cm]; 239 pp, numerous illus, color plates, bibliog, index. . A practical and well-illustrated approach, covering all aspects. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Caves

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[London], Macmillan, [1974], First Edition. . original cloth, fine in lightly worn dj. . 4to [24 x 20 cm]; 249 pp, over 200 illustrations in bw and color, charts, diagrams, maps. . Covers all aspects of caves and caving including their development, their role in prehistoric times, animal life, and all major caves of the world. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Practical Guide to the Wild Flowers and Fruits

by WALTON, George Lincoln;

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Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1909, First Edition. . original cloth, gilt lettering, edgewear, frontis with wear in margin,small stain at foot of spine, good. . 8vo; 228 pp, frontis, illus, 2 color plates with letterpress on transparent sheets. . The flowers and fruits are organized by color with an overall index. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott, 1909, First Edition. . original cloth, spine ends bit rubbed, front hinge re-enforced with tape, very good. . 8vo; 228pp, frontis, illus. . A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Australian Rare Books 1788-1900

by WANTRUP, Jonathan;

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Sydney, Hordern House, [1987], First edition. . original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj, fine, clean, unmarked, as new condition. . 8vo [25.5 x 18 cm]; x, 468 pp, mounted colored frontis plate, numerous illustrations from early sources including many title-pages reprinted, endpaper maps, index, special index of artists and engravers. . The standard reference book, includes an extensive bibliographic checklist detailing the 260 major printed sources discussed in the text together with a glossary of terms used in book collecting. Excellent chapters from the Founding Fathers to later explorations with an impressive chapter on the Wild Scenery of Australia: Fine Early Plate Books. The checklist includes a collation of each book with plate and map counts, plus good descriptive material. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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The American Carnation; How to Grow It

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New York, A. T. De La Mar Printing and Publishing, 1903, . . original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt lettering, spine darkened, worn at ends of spine & edges, very good, interior quite clean. . 4to [26 x 20 cm]; 296 pp, frontis (port), 4 color plates with tissue guards, numerous illustrations from photos & drwgs, plans, index. . A quality production covering all aspects of growing and cultivation including in greenhouses. Very well illustrated. The author owned the Cottage Gardens nursery in Queens, NY. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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The American Carnation; How to Grow It

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New York, A. T. De La Mar Printing and Publishing, 1903, . . original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt title lettering on spine and cover, gilt picture of carnations, spine a bit darkened, lightly rubbed at edge, slightly foxed mostly confined to tissue guards, signed by 'the author' on an endpaper, near fine, clean. . 4to [26 x 20 cm]; 296 pp, frontis (port), 4 color plates with tissue guards, numerous illustrations from photos & drawings, plans, index. . A quality production covering all aspects of growing and cultivation including in greenhouses. Very well illustrated. The author owned the Cottage Gardens nursery in Queens, NY. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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Royal Gardens

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London, NY, Bombay, Calcutta, Longmans, Green And Co, 1912, First Edition. . original decorated cloth, short tear to head of spine and joint, light wear to edges and conrer, title with slight foxing, very good+, interior clean and unmarked. . 4to; xi, 182 pp, 32 color plates including frontis, tissue guards with letter-press, full-page plans. . Fine color plates from paintings, showing country living of the royals. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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London, NY, Bombay, Calcutta, Longmans, Green And Co, 1912, First Edition. . original pictorial gilt decorated cloth, gilt title lettering, top edge gilted., edges lightly rubbed, light foxing on some leaves, a very good+ solid and clean copy. . 4to [30.5 x 22 cm]; xi, 182 pp, 32 color plates including frontis, tissue guards with letter-press, full-page plans, index. . Fine color plates from paintings, showing country living of the royals. This copy has the loose announcement leaf of author's exhibition of his paintings. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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