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KAUFFMANN JEAN PAUL.
L ARCHE DES KERGUELEN- VOYAGE AUX ILES DE LA DESOLATION
ISBN : 2080666215. FLAMMARION. 1993. In-8 Carré. Broché. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 249 pages- bandeau d'éditeur
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KAUFFMANN JEAN PAUL.
L ARCHE DES KERGUELEN- VOYAGE AUX ILES DE LA DESOLATION
ISBN : 2080666215. FLAMMARION. 1993. In-8 Carré. Broché. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 249 pages
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KAUFFMANN Jean-Paul
L'Arche Des Kerguelen : Voyage Aux Îles De La Désolation
Otage pendant trois ans au Liban , l'auteur se promet s'il survit d'entreprendre ce voyage au bout du monde , non loin du Pôle Sud . Voyages . - 254 p. , 450 gr.
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KAUFFMANN Jean-Paul
L'arche des Kerguelens. Voyage aux îles de la Désolation.
Broché. 250 pages.
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KAUFFMANN, J.-P.
Remonter la Marne.
P., LdP n° 33378, 2014. in-16, broché.
Bookseller reference : 80713
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KAUFFMANN, J.-P.
Remonter la Marne.
in-16, broché. Comme NEUF. [LP-10]
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Kaufman William I
French Hotels of Character
France: Imprimerie-Reliure MAME. Good. 1970. First Edition. Softcover. Mild outer wear. Full-page B/W photo illustrations by the author of 69 French hotels described on the facing pages. Foldout table and locator map. Unpaginated.; 7" tall . France: Imprimerie-Reliure MAME paperback
Bookseller reference : 1481bx131
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KAUL H. K.;
Travels in South Asia; A Selected and Annotated Bibliography of Guide-books and Travel Books on South Asia
np Humanities Press 1979 . . original cloth gilt spine title lettering a fine and clean copy. . 4to 27 x 22 cm; 215 pp indexes by title author geography. . Detailed descriptions of 1016 items each describing the areas covered and topics. Very well indexed and organized by geographical region including India 98 regions Burma Ceylon Nepal Sikkim Bhutan Tibet etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email. np, Humanities Press, [1979], . hardcover
Bookseller reference : J13373
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Kaul HK. Ed H. K.
TRAVELLERS' INDIA: An Anthology
Calcutta India: Oxford University Press 1997. ixi 536pp. book square spine firm. Small spot stain not remainder mark head of block else leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper slightly splayed and edgeworn. "This entertaining and instructive anthology contains nearly 400 extracts from over 170 accounts of India left by visitors to the country from ancient times to the early twentieth century . . . " Numerous chapters viz.: Philosophy Religion The people Social life Poverty Law and order The arts Flora and fauna Literature Architecture Geography. Book weight approx. 670g. . Stiff Card Softcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Oxford University Press Paperback
Bookseller reference : 001087 ISBN : 019563926X 9780195639261
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KAUL, H. K.
Travels in South Asia; A Selected and Annotated Bibliography of Guide-books and Travel Books on South Asia
4to [27 x 22 cm]; 215 pp, indexes by title, author, geography. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, a fine and clean copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Detailed descriptions of 1016 items, each describing the areas covered and topics. Very well indexed and organized by geographical region including India (98 regions), Burma, Ceylon, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Tibet, etc.
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Kaur Amarjit
Historical Dictionary of Malaysia Asian Historical Dictionaries No. 13
Metuchen N.J.: The Scarecrow Press Inc. 1993 Former library book with usual stamps stickers and other markings. Text block clean and tight with light wear to binding. 300 pp. Cloth. Very Good /No Jacket. Illus. by B&W Maps. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Ex-Library Hard Cover. The Scarecrow Press, Inc. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 16433 ISBN : 0810826291 9780810826298
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Kawaguchi Ekai edited By HK. Kuloy H. K.
Three Years in Tibet Bibliotheca Himalayica Series 1 Volume 22
Kathmandu Nepal: Ratna Pustak Bhandar 1979. Front hinge cracked at half-title page otherwise light wear. Jacket has light edge wear and rubbing and is protected in a new archival sleeve. Classic work of Tibetan travel. The Japanese Bhudist monk Kawaguchi traveled in disguise through Nepal including Mustang and Dolop large parts of Tibet and Sikkim. 719 pages illustrated. Reprint. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Tibet Travel Japanese Bhudist Monk Kawaguchi. Catalogs: Travel Adventure/Exploration. Ratna Pustak Bhandar hardcover
Bookseller reference : 05009
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KAWAGUCHI, THE SHRAMANA EKAI.
Three Years in Tibet with the original Japanese Illustrations.
Madras, The Theosophist Office, Benares and London, 1909. Orig. full cloth. Gilt lettering to spine. Frontispiece. XV,719 pp., many textillustr. and plates. 1 folded map.
Bookseller reference : 41620
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KAWAGUCHI, THE SHRAMANA EKAI.
Three Years in Tibet with the original Japanese Illustrations.
Madras, The Theosophist Office, Benares and London, 1909. Orig. full cloth. Gilt lettering to spine. Frontispiece. XV,719 pp., many textillustr. and plates. 1 folded map.
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Kawakami HS. told through Tom Coffman H. S.
From Japan to Hawaii My Journey signed copy
Kauai: Privately Published 1976. A few illustrations small 8vo pp 12 69 paperback slightly worn throughout trace of a label on the front endpaper. Signed by the author. Privately Published paperback
Bookseller reference : 005653
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Kawatski Deanna
Clara and Me: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship
North Vancouver B.C.: Whitecap Books 1996 VERY GOOD First Edition Trade Paperback. Gently read clean and solid unmarked. 6" x 9" 166 pages. This is the true story of how two very different women formed a lifelong friendship on a remote homestead in British Columbia. The author reveals her longing for companionship her initial awkwardness with her mentally-challlenged new neighbour Clara and her delight in their evolving friendship. Deanna writes from her heart about Clara's inherent wisdom and she describes the beauty of the north with such artistic style that it makes one long to be there. . Soft Cover. Whitecap Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 007552 ISBN : 155110489X 9781551104898
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Kawaura Ken Ichi.
Album of old Japanese print of the Ukiyo-Ye School. Reproduced from the Collection of Ken-Ichi Kawaura.
Tokyo: Yoshizawa 1919. #27 of 150 copies. 39.5 x 27.5 cm. pp. 15 Biographies 425 b/w prints 2 to 6 on a page 6 full-page plates printed from the blocks 5 in colour gold brocade boards paper label in clasped chitsu case cloth boards. Case dust soiled else very good. Yoshizawa hardcover
Bookseller reference : S3836
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Kay Ernest & Kay Kathy & Richards Mark
Offa's Dyke Path North: Knighton to Prestatyn National Trail Guide
Aurum Press 1989. Paperback. Used; Good. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #3227521</p> Aurum Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 3227521 ISBN : 1854100165 9781854100160
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Kay Ernest & Kay Katherine
Walks Along Offa's Dyke Footpath Guide
Spurbooks 1977. First Edition. Paperback. Used; Good. Edition: First Edition. Covers worn. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2408874</p> Spurbooks paperback
Bookseller reference : 2408874 ISBN : 0904978249 9780904978247
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Kay George
A Social Geography of Zambia
London: University of London Press 1967. Library markings; dust wrapper in protective sleeve; 160p plates illus index. First Edition. Hard Cover. G/G. Sm 4to. Ex-Academic Library. University of London Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 72256
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Kay Rob
Fiji Lonely Planet Country Guides
Lonely Planet Publications 2000. Paperback. Used; Good. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #970971</p> Lonely Planet Publications paperback
Bookseller reference : 970971 ISBN : 0864426798 9780864426796
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Kay Shirley
Land of the Emirates
Motivate Publishing 1990. Book. As New. Hard Card Covers. 1st edit reprint An almost fine copy with no name - no spine crease - Guaranteed posting 24hrs from St Ives St177 Size: 4to - over 9�" - 12" Square. Motivate Publishing Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 008640 ISBN : 1873544723 9781873544723
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Kay & Pan Anthony Jones
Living & Working Abroad In Beijing : Surving the World's Great Cities
Times Books International Singapore 2003. Medium Trade Paperback. Good ex-library. 264 pages. Text and spine/cover marked with Library stamps in all other respects in very good condition throughout. Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. Cover is protected in clear self-adhesive laminate. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Travel & Places; ISBN: 9812323961. ISBN/EAN: 9789812323965. Inventory No: 15040243. 9789812323965 Times Books International paperback
Bookseller reference : 15040243 ISBN : 9812323961 9789812323965
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Kay A. Fuston editor In Chief
Coastal Living Magazine: January/february 2009 Special Islands Issue
Coastal Living. Good. 2009. Single Issue Magazine. Clean copy bottom edge creased. Florida Keys Bahamas Turks and Caicos Panama Grand Cayman Curacao. Must try recipes from Hawaii's Star Chef Dee Ann Tsurumaki . Coastal Living unknown
Bookseller reference : 22487
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KAY ANN
POUR TOUT SAVOIR
PELICAN. 1988. In-8. Cartonné. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 239 Pages. Nombreuses photos en noir et blanc dans et hors texte. Salissure sur le 1er plat.. . . . Classification Dewey : 910-Géographie générale. Voyages
Bookseller reference : RO80183845
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Kay Showker; Fodor's Travel Publications Inc. Staff
Jordan and the Holy Land '89 : A Practical and Historical Guide
Fodor's Travel Publications 1989. Paperback. As New. Disclaimer:An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact; pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Fodor's Travel Publications paperback
Bookseller reference : G0679016651I2N00 ISBN : 0679016651 9780679016656
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Kayak Williamette and Club Canoe
Soggy Sneakers: A Guide to Oregon Rivers
Seatlle WA: The Mountaineers. Very Good. 1998. Third Edition. Softcover. Almost like new condition. Very lightly handled. Unmarked. ; 0.77 x 8.35 x 5.3 Inches; 303 pages . The Mountaineers paperback
Bookseller reference : 38651 ISBN : 0898863309 9780898863307
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Kaye David
Shire County Guide - Lincolnshire and South Humberside
Princes Risborough: Shire. Good. 1989. Illustrated Card. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall 0852639880 6 x 8.25"; 64 pages; illustrated card covers; fully illustrated; g/-; . Shire unknown
Bookseller reference : 11324 ISBN : 0852639880 9780852639887
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Kaye Evelyn
Eco Vacations: Enjoy Yourself and Save the Earth
Leonia NJ: Blue Penguin Publications 1991. Lower corner of first half of book very lightly damp stained and slightly wavy white cover very lightly smudged pencil x's on top of some pages in the organizations section. 242 pages. First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Blue Penguin Publications paperback
Bookseller reference : 003353 ISBN : 0962623113 9780962623110
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Kaye Stearman
Travel and Tourism In the Workplace
Evans Brothers Ltd 2010. Hardcover. Used; Good. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #3215898</p> Evans Brothers Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3215898 ISBN : 0237540118 9780237540111
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KAYE, M et GODWIN, P. - Traduit par Françoise Maillet - Illustré par J. L. Verdier
Les Maîtres de la solitude
1986 Nouvelles éditions Opta, Collection CLA (Club du Livre d'Anticipation) N°116 - 1986 - In-8, reliure toilé verte avec décor doré (comète) sur le premier plat, sous jaquette verte illustrée, signet - 458 p. - Illustré de dessin originaux de J.L. Verdier - Edition à tirage limité de 1500 exemplaires numérotés de 1 à 1500, ainsi que 30 exemplairesde collaborateurs notés HC - Exemplaire numéroté 01199/1500
Bookseller reference : 108135
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Kayy Gordon Lois Neely
Arctic Ablaze
Burlington: Welch Publishing Company Inc pp. 7 175.paperback edition previous owners inscription on half title page 1990. First edition. Paperback. Very good/No Dustjacket. 8vo. Welch Publishing Company Inc paperback
Bookseller reference : 213457 ISBN : 1550111507 9781550111507
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Kazami, Takehide
The Himalayas: a Journey to Nepal
154 pages, illustrated, map. eng
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Kazantzakis Nikos
Spain
New York N.Y.: Simon & Schuster 1963. Hard cover first edition with dust jacket. Very good condition. . First. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Simon & Schuster Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 190626-JP36
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KAZANTZAKI (Nikos)
Du mont Sinaï à l'île de Vénus. Carnets de voyage traduits du grec par Pierre Fridas et Gisèle PRASSINOS.
Paris, éd. Plon 1958. Bel exemplaire broché, couverture ornée d'éd., gd in-8, 371 pages.
Bookseller reference : AUB-7131
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KAZANTZAKI (Nikos).
Du Mont Sinaï à L'île de Vénus. Carnets de Voyage. Traduits du grec par Pierre Fridas et Gisèle Prassinos.
Paris, Plon, 9 avril 1958. In-8, broché, bien complet de sa jaquette illustrée, 240 pp.
Bookseller reference : 10812
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KAZANTZAKI (Nikos).
Du Mont Sinaï à L'île de Vénus. Carnets de Voyage. Traduits du grec par Pierre Fridas et Gisèle Prassinos.
Paris, Plon, 9 avril 1958. In-8, broché, bien complet de sa jaquette illustrée, 240 pp. Bon exemplaire. Première traduction française sur papier d'édition (il n'a été tiré de cet ouvrage que 30 ex sur pur fil Lafuma).
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KAZUYOSHI NOMACHI
PELERINAGE 30 ans de grands reportages à travers le monde
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. 2005. In-4. Cartonnage d'éditeurs. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 503 pages. Nombreuses photographies en couleur, dans le texte. Couverture rempliée.. . . . Classification Dewey : 910-Géographie générale. Voyages
Bookseller reference : R240008369
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Keable Robert
Darkness or Light: Studies in the History of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa Illustrating the Theory and Practice of Missions
London: Universities Mission to Central Africa 1914. Minimal library markings; spine faded and worn at head and tail; wear to board edges; occasional pencil underlining otherwise contents clean and sound; 275p plates maps index. 2nd edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Ex-School Library. Universities Mission to Central Africa Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 82671
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Kean Captain Abram OBE with a forward by Grenfell Sir Wilfred KCMG O. B. K. C.
OLD AND YOUNG AHEAD: A Millionaire in Seals Being the Life History of Captain Abram Kean O.B.E
Heath Cranton Limited 1935. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 1st Edition. 219pp illustrated 15 b/w photographs including frontispiece portrait of author. Blue cloth covers with gilt titling to spine in illustrated unclipped dustjacket. Describes the Canadian mariner and his life of fishing and seal culling in Newfoundland. The seal trade is controversial and abhorrent to most people today but then such scruples barely existed.Captain Abram Kean born in 1855 a man with great seamanship abilities and unquestionable courage. In this autobiography Captain Kean describes his early days and introduction to the seal fishery sailing under auxiliary sail a winter aboard the WOLF and her loss in 1896 his domestic woes Bowring Brothers Sir Wilfred Grenfell cod fishery the laws of herring fishery sailing vessels employed in frozen waters Newfoundland fishery the dangers of sealing S/S NASCOPIE TERRA-NOVA AURORA etc. By 1934 Captain Kean was being congratulated for bringing home a total of one million seals during his long career since being made master. AB 8470 Autobiography of a Newfoundlander noted for his work in the cod and especially seal fisheries. Very minor shelfware and with small half inch tear on front of dustjacket covers nice and bright contents clean. Very Good/Dustjacket Good. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Antarctic; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2381. . Heath Cranton Limited hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2381
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Keane Barry
NEW IRISH WALKS & SCRAMBLES 5: THE BURREN ARAN ISLANDS AND COUNTY CLARE
Cork IRELAND: Collins Press 1999. Paperback. Near Fine in wrappers; edgewear. 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches. 30 varied walks in stunning surroundings Collins Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 03503 ISBN : 1898256837 9781898256830
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KEANE, A. H.
Central and South America. Vol. I: South America. Edited by Sir Clements Markham.
London, Edward Stanford, 1901, 20 x 14,5 cm., tela original, mapas plegados en colores, ilustraciones y láminas, XXII + 611 págs.
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Kearley Wade
The People's Road On the Trail of the Newfoundland Railway
St. John's Newfoundland: Harry Cuff Publications. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 1896338003 . 238 pp. Light edgewear. French flaps. The fascinating account of the author's experiences as he walked the 547 mile length of the abandoned Newfoundland Railway railbed from Port aux Basques to St. John's in the summer of 1993.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Harry Cuff Publications paperback
Bookseller reference : TRAV0192 ISBN : 1896338003 9781896338002
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Kearton Cherry
In the Land of the Lion
New York: National Travel Club 1929. xix 298pp index bw ills sepia pictorial endpapers. Or black cloth titled in orange. Title and frontis loose bump to top rear corner. The author looks at the animals of Africa with a definite anti-hunting stance. Includes chapters on the big five as well as antelope snakes birds apes monkeys and more. Special Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo. National Travel Club Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 028312
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KEARTON (Cherry).-
L'île des manchots.
1941 Paris, Boivin, 1941, in 8° broché, VIII-183 pages ; 63 photographies hors-text ;, mouillures claires, tache d'encre bleue en tête du deuxième plat, forte mouillure au dos.
Bookseller reference : 1867
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KEARTON Cherry
L'ile des manchots - The island of penguins -
Ouvrage illustré de 63 photographies tirées en héliogravure,Paris, Boivin 1938, 181 pp., 1 vol. in 8 br.
Bookseller reference : 2670
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KEAST JOHN:
The Travels of PETER MUNDY: 1597-1667.Author SIGNED copy.
<p>UKslim 8vo wrapsno dw/dj - as issueds/back originalSIGNED1st edn. Paperback/softback original denotes the first format and its first appearance in print of the book/title.Paperbacks usually follow on from the HB ednbut can be published at the same time as the HB ednbut paperback/softback originals are published prior to any other format. NFINE.No owner inscrptnbut author's neathandwrittenblue ink signature without dedicationto title pageno dw/dj - as issued.Bright crispcleanglossy laminatedb/w ship Sovereign of the Seas illustrated blue background with white lettering upper wrap; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners.Top edge lightly dust-soiled and minimally aged and markedfore-edge brightercleaner and unmarked; contents brighttight and near pristine.UKslim 8vo wrapsSIGNED1st edn1-120pp paginated includes intro11 chapterssome contemporary b/w line illus by Peter Mundyother contemporary b/w illus from paintingsetchings etc.plus unpaginated half-titleb/w illustrated double title-pageauthor prefaceand contentsillustrations lists/ tables. "It is very unwholesome because the hills hinder the approach of the sun until nine or ten o'clock in the morning and it lies in a great marsh full of bogsfogs and other things. . ." Soin his characteristically vivid style Peter Mundy describes the 17thC seaport of Alleppo.Son of a merchant family that settled for some years at Penryn in CornwallMundy recorded his several journeys throughout Europe and India in order that his friends might "understand somewhat of Forraigne Countries".Of particular interest to the student of Cornish history today is the account of Cornwall and the area around Penryn in the mid-1600s.In this edition John Keast has performed the valuable task of editing and revising the text without altering the essential character of the original work.For the first time Mundy's fascinating narrative is made available to the general reader. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.ukbecause of the lighter weight of this itemfor correct shipping/Pp quotes -particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!</p><br /> UK.REDRUTH,CORNWALL.DYLLANSOW,TRURAN CORNISH PUBLICATIONS,1984. paperback
Bookseller reference : rja2901/8 ISBN : 0907566758 9780907566755
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KEATE George
Relation des îles Pelew, situées dans la partie occidentale de l'Océan Pacifique, composée sur les journeaux et les communications du Capitaine Henri Wilson, et de ses Officiers, qui en août mil-sept-cent-quatre-vingt-trois, y ont fait naufrage sur l'Antelope, paquebot de la Compagnie des Indes Orientales
Chez Le Jay et Maradan, A Paris 1788, in 8 (12,5x19,5cm), (4) 282pp. et (4) 274pp. (3), 2 volumes reliés.
Bookseller reference : 63059
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KEATE George
Relation des îles Pelew, situées dans la partie occidentale de l'Océan Pacifique, composée sur les journeaux et les communications du Capitaine Henri Wilson, et de ses Officiers, qui en août mil-sept-cent-quatre-vingt-trois, y ont fait naufrage sur l'Antelope, paquebot de la Compagnie des Indes Orientales
- Chez Le Jay et Maradan, A Paris 1788, in 8 (12,5x19,5cm), (4) 282pp. et (4) 274pp. (3), 2 volumes reliés. - Edition originale française in-8, parue dans le même temps que l'édition in-4. Elle est illustrée de 16 planches, dont 12 dépliantes (vues, portraits, objets) et d'une grande carte dépliante, le tout sur papier fort. Cette édition est parue la même année que l'originale anglaise, et la traduction a été revue par le Comte de Mirabeau. Reliures en pleine basane marbrée et glacée d'époque. Dos lisses ornés de 4 fleurons caissonnés. Pièces de titre en maroquin rouge, tomaisons en maroquin noir. Triple filet d'encadrement sur les plats. 2 micro coupures en tête du tome 2. Etroite fente au mors supérieur en tête du tome 1, mors inférieur fendu en tête et queue sur 4 cm. Coins émoussés, certains rognés avec manques de cuir. Ensemble frotté. Bon aspect général. L'archipel des îles Palaos est situé à l'est des Philippines, au nord de l'Indonésie, en Micronésie ; Le capitaine Georges Wilson et son équipage, au service de la Compagnie des Indes, firent naufrage sur une île proche des Palaos en 1783. L'ouvrage conte comment ils furent reçus par les indigènes et leur roi, et comment ils vécurent, jusqu'à ce que le roi leur fit construire un navire pour se rendre à Macao, tout en confiant son fils au soin du capitaine Wilson, afin que celui-ci reçut un éducation occidentale. Georges Keate, à l'aide des carnets du capitaine, a établi la narration de voyage du navire l'Antelope qui partit de Macao. L'introduction est une recherche dans la littérature de l'existence de ces îles. Le livre relate, bien évidemment, les moeurs et coutumes des habitants. A la fin du tome II, un vocabulaire de la langue Pelew. On notera avec intérêt un épisode qui montre le roi en guerre contre les habitants d'autres îles, et qui emprunta 5 hommes au capitaine pour l'accompagner à la guerre, les relations pacifiques entre les anglais et le roi tirent sûrement leur origine de ce curieux fait diplomatique. L'ouvrage connut un grand succès, certainement parce que le témoignage qu'il rendait correspondait à ce mythe du bon sauvage qui sévissait en Europe ; Paul et Virginie de Bernardin de Saint-Pierre est paru à la même date. Ex libris : Bibliothèque de C. Jameson. Au dessous chiffre en noir illisible. [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION ON DEMAND]
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KEATE George - WILSON Henri
Relation des Îles Pelew (Palaos) - Edition originale.
Situées dans la partie occidentale de l'Océan Pacifique; Composée sur les journaux et les communications du Capitaine Henri Wilson et de quelques-uns de ces Officiers, qui, en août 1783, y on fait naufrage sur l'Antelope, paquebot de la Compagnie des Indes orientales. Traduit de l'anglais, de George Keate (1729-1797), Ecuyer, Membre de la Société royale, et de celle des Antiquaires.2 tomes en 1 volume. Relation du naufrage au large des Iles Palau ornée d'un frontispice, d'une grande carte et de 12 planches dépliantes, dont certains renforcées ainsi que 3 portraits, soit 17 planches au total. Vocabulaire de la langue Pelew en fin d'ouvrage.L'édition originale anglaise : <i>An Account of the Pelew Islands, situated in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean</i> d'après Henry Wilson est compilé par George Keate en 1788.Edition originale de la traduction française. A Paris, chez Maradan 1793. 280 et 272 pages.Reliure demi basane fauve racinée de l'époque. Dos lisse orné et doré avec pièce de titre rouge. Tranches marbrées. Pas de rousseur. Très bon état. Format in-8°(21x13).Les Palaos, officiellement la République des Palaos (en anglais Palau) est un pays d'Océanie situé en Micronésie, à l'est des Philippines, au nord de l'Indonésie, à l'ouest des États fédérés de Micronésie et occupant l'extrémité occidentale de l'archipel des îles Carolines.
Bookseller reference : 14659
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