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Trente ans de voyages autour du monde
1955ref. 274438Albin michel 1955 455 pages in8. 1955. Broché. 455 pages.
Un Autre Monde · Val Couoesnon, Francia20,00 €
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1807ref. 83011807. MIRANDA EXPEDITION. The Trials of William S. Smith and Samuel G. Ogden for Misdemeanours had in the Circuit Court of the United States for the New-York District in July 1806 . By Thomas Lloyd Stenographer. New York: I. Riley and Co. 1807. xxxiii 3 287 p. Contemporary mottled sheep very skillfully rebacked in period style retaining original spine label. Occasional light browning else a fine copy. The trial of Smith and Ogden for organizing and underwriting the expedition of Francisco de Miranda from New York to South America to overthrow the Spanish government there and to separate the Spanish colonies from the mother country. unknown books
1955ref. 274438Albin michel 1955 455 pages in8. 1955. Broché. 455 pages.
1808ref. E0058ix366 pages. Small octavo 7 1/4" x 4 1/4" in the original leather binding with black label in gilt to spine. Howes:354 First printed in 1806 in London in three volumes. Second printing. Thomas Ashe 1770-1835 was born in Dublin Ireland and was a soldier and memoirist. Much of his life was checkered with intrigue and fraud. His Memoirs and Confessions 1815 is an autobiographical account of 'criminal and delinquent' escapades beginning with the seduction of a girl in France. In America he edited the National Intelligencer and was arrested when attempting to steal treasures from churches in Latin America. His Travels in America first appeared in 1806. The narrative chronicles Ashe's travels by flatboat down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in 1806 and is one of the first travelogues written by a foreigner to comment specifically on the American inhabitants of the region. A unrestrained hatred of Americans can be found throughout the work. While the account is interesting and highly readable it was to create quite a stir and added to the wave of anti-British sentiment that would ultimately lead to the War of 1812. Printed Newburyport [Mass.] Reprinted for W. Sawyer and Co. by E.M. Blunt hardcover books
1829ref. 005638London: Henry Colburn 1829. 478pp/maps. Engraved folding map frontis of Arabia. BM- notes two editions of this work in 1829; single volume quarto and a two volume octavo. This is the rare single volume edition. John Lewis Burckhardt 1784 - 1817 the son of a Swiss Colonel undertook the journey to Mekkah in 1814 disguised as an Arab; he had long since used the name Sheikh Ibrahim in his travels which he began in 1809 under the sponsorship of Sir Joseph Banks and the African Association. Burckhardt's description of the Hedjaz was the first accurate one to reach Europe. Burckhardt transmitted to the Association the most accurate and complete account of the Hedjaz including the cities of Mekka and Medina which has ever been received in Europe." The folding plans include Mekkah Medina Wady Muna and Arafat. Some light foxing to maps. Minimal library markings. Beautiful tight complete scarce book with great maps. First Edition. Library Binding. Very Good/No Jacket Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library. Henry Colburn
1937ref. 28406Toronto : Champlain Society / University of Toronto Press 1937 . Limited Edition . VG . 8VO . Limited to 550 sets of which this is #29. Campbell's journeys focused on possible immigration opportunities for Highland Scots and provide the earliest and best description of New Brunswick of the time. Bound in gilt-stamped red cloth TEG. Champlain Society Publication XXIII. Uncommon. A very lightly worn non-circulating ex-library copy with label on front endpaper library stamps at the bottom of several pages white accession numbers on spine. Champlain Society / University of Toronto Press hardcover
1790ref. 029884London: J. Johnson 1790. Volume I: folding map xvi 283 pages; volume 2: viii 408 pages. De Lesseps accompanied La Perouse on the first part of his attempted circumnavigation of the globe. After investigation of the west coast of North America La Perouse sent de Lesseps overland to take the journals and maps of the expedition to Paris. La Perouse and his ships subsequently were lost after they left Australia and the journals carried by de Lesseps assumed great historical significance when published. Even more scarce than those records today are de Lesseps' report of his own overland travels through the Kamtschatka peninsula. The report also includes 25 pages of vocabulary translating common English words into Russian Kamtschadale Koriac Tchouktchi and Lamont languages. Internally clean with only minor foxing the two volumes in 3/4 leather over marbled paper covered boards have recently been sympathetically rebacked original title and volume patches retained. Very attractive example of a quite scarce title. Howes L269 Howes & Hartley rate this item dd "superlatively rare". First English Language Edition. Hardcover. Collectible-Very Good . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. J. Johnson hardcover
1787ref. E0052Two volumes: xv462 pages with two folding maps; xv430 pages with three folding plates. Octavo 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" bound in original full leather with black and red labels to spine lettered in gilt. translated from the French by an English gentleman who resided in America at that period ; with notes by the translator. Translated by G. Grieve Watt and Sabin ascribe the translation to J. Kent. Sabin 12229 First Irish edition. Chastellux was a military officer who served during the War of American Independence as a major general in the French expeditionary forces led by general Comte de Rochambeau. Being on general Rochambeau's staff for the duration of the war Chastellux acted as the principal liaison officer between the French commander in chief and George Washington. However the Chevalier de Chastellux was also widely recognized at the time of his campaigns in America as a highly talented man of letters and a member of the French Academy. After arriving in America in July 1780 Chastellux participated to the American Revolutionary War as Major General in the French expeditionary force led by general Rochambeau. During the following year he was third in command of the French forces engaged at the decisive Siege of Yorktown in 1781 where the British were ultimately defeated. Major General de Chastellux was fluent in English and with his strong ideological support of the American cause he served the alliance well. During the latter part of the campaign he was the principal liaison officer between George Washington and French general Rochambeau. Thereafter Chastellux remained a personal friend of George Washington for life. Furthermore the College of William and Mary and the University of Pennsylvania also awarded Chastellux with honorary degrees. After his return to France Chastellux also remained in contact with Thomas Jefferson now the American representative in Paris whom he had previously visited on his Virginia estate at Monticello. Condition: Title page clipped at top corner first fold out map repaired map edges repaired hinges repaired previous owner's names on front paste downs and content pages else a good set. Printed for Messrs. Colles, Moncrieffe, White, H. Whitestone, Byrne, Cash, Marchbank, Heery, and Moore hardcover
1825ref. W1883New York: Collins and Hannay 1825. 459 pages fold-out map of the "western country" and 3 engraved plates missing is the sketch of the lead mine district. First printing. Octavo. 3/ leather over marbled paper-covered boards. According to Wikipedia Henry Rowe Schoolcraft 1793-1864 was an American geographer geologist and ethnologist noted for his early studies of Native American cultures as well as for his 1832 expedition to the source of the Mississippi River. He is also noted for his major six-volume study of Native Americans published in the 1850s. The book offered here is his report on an 1821 expedition from Missouri through Illinois and Indiana into Michigan. There is heavy emphasis on lead mining in Missouri and on treatymaking with the Chippewa and Potawatomi tribes. Howes S196. Quite scarce. The book is in about very good condition: sympathetically rebacked in gilt-ruled tan leather with new brown leather title patch; clean and tight; foxing throughout; previous owners' names and date on front endpaper. First Edition. Hardcover. Collectible-Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Collins and Hannay Hardcover
1808ref. E0058ix366 pages. Small octavo 7 1/4" x 4 1/4" in the original leather binding with black label in gilt to spine. Howes:354 First printed in 1806 in London in three volumes. Second printing. Thomas Ashe 1770-1835 was born in Dublin Ireland and was a soldier and memoirist. Much of his life was checkered with intrigue and fraud. His Memoirs and Confessions 1815 is an autobiographical account of 'criminal and delinquent' escapades beginning with the seduction of a girl in France. In America he edited the National Intelligencer and was arrested when attempting to steal treasures from churches in Latin America. His Travels in America first appeared in 1806. The narrative chronicles Ashe's travels by flatboat down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers in 1806 and is one of the first travelogues written by a foreigner to comment specifically on the American inhabitants of the region. A unrestrained hatred of Americans can be found throughout the work. While the account is interesting and highly readable it was to create quite a stir and added to the wave of anti-British sentiment that would ultimately lead to the War of 1812. Printed Newburyport [Mass.] Reprinted for W. Sawyer and Co. by E.M. Blunt hardcover
1865ref. 073425New York: Harper & Brothers 1865. Cloth binding. rubbed. No title label on spine. Front hinge tender but holding nicely; front flyleaf pulled half loose. NO Map in rear. 493pp. illus. First American Edition. Hardcover. Good. 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall. Harper & Brothers Hardcover
ref. 101069aafLondon, Frank Cass & Co, 1965, in-8vo, 709 p., ill. with maps , small legacy-stamp Dr. Guggisberg, orig. cloth, Title gilt on spine. A very fine copy.
1859pp. xxiv, (25)-538, (6) [Publisher's catalogue] + Frontis. Color folding map of Africa. 14 full page wood-engraved illustrations and many in the text. Mildly age stain. Raised and embossed bookseller's label of Antiquarian Book Store A.S. Hollowell Prop. 108 Erie St. Cleveland, O. Remnants of a Masonic library bookplate on front paste down. 8vo. 195 mm. Original publisher's cloth binding. Corners worn with loss. Spine detached. Hardbound. Good. Title continues: 'With Notes And Extracts From Mr. Richardson's Account Of The Expedition, And A Sketch Of Denham And Clapperton's Expedition, by the American Editor'. Born in Hamburg Germany, Henry Barth was one of the greatest of the European explorers of Africa. His scholarly preparation, ability to speak and write Arabic, learning African languages, and character meant that he carefully documented the details of the cultures he visited. He was among the first to comprehend the uses of oral history of peoples, and collected many. He established friendships with African rulers and scholars during his five years of travel (1850-1855). After the deaths of two European companions, he completed his travels with the aid of Africans. Afterwards, he wrote and published a five-volume account of his travels in both English and German. PAIMP 23
1909ref. 15119Leipzig, F. A. Brockhaus, 1909. Gr.-8°. Mit 397 Abbildungen nach photographischen Aufnahmen, Aquarellen und Zeichnungen des Verfassers (davon je Band 1 Fototafel als Frontispiz) und geografischen 10 Karten. XVIII, 405, X, 406 S. Orig.-Ganzleinenbände mit je 1 aufkaschierten farbigen Deckelillustration. Deutsche Erstausgabe. - Sven Anders Hedin (1865 - 1952), schwedischer Geograph und Entdeckungsreisender. In vier Expeditionen nach Zentralasien entdeckte er den Transhimalaya, die Quellen mehrerer Flüsse, den See Lop Nor sowie Überreste von Städten, Grabanlagen und der Chinesischen Mauer in den Wüsten des Tarimbeckens. 2 Karten lose beiliegend, diese stärker rissig bzw. mit Klebebandrestauraturen. 1 eingebundene Karte randbestoßen. Vorderdeckel von Bd. 1 etwas angeschmutzt.
1960ref. 144913London: The Trans-Antarctic Expedition Committee 1960-1. Large quarto. 14 volumes. Original printed wrappers string-bound. Edges of wrappers slightly sunned. Fifteenth part comprises 15 folding maps and the written report housed in a slipcase. Front board of slipcase bowed-in with a few creases to the spine. All volumes complete tightly-bound and clean internally. Most parts in modern blue card slip cases. A beautiful set. Spence 1213. The complete scientific reports from the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-1958 lead by Dr. Vivian Fuchs who was knighted for his efforts and Sir Edmund Hillary. The TAE was the first complete overland crossing of Antarctica and the third expedition ever to reach the South Pole overland after Amundsen in 1911 and Scott in 1912. The expedition conducted a variety of oceanographic glacial geological meteorological and biological sampling the results of which are presented here and illustrated by hundreds of figures from photographs folding maps and tables. Although the reports were issued in 15 parts #6 was never printed. Uncommon to find this set complete and in fine condition. 1960 The Trans-Antarctic Expedition Committee unknown
ref. 1559612746.GaudioCD. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
2001ref. 4920CBMünchen, Schneekluth Verlag, 2001. 8°, 296 S. mit s/w-Abbildungen und Karten auf den Vorsatzseiten, original Pappband (Hardcover) mit original Schutzumschlag, deutsche Erstausgabe leicht schief, Schutzumschlag minimal berieben und ein wenig fleckspurig, Schutzumschlagskanten zum Teil etwas beschabt, sonst gutes, sauberes Exemplar (Re08)
2018ref. Gyan-9789353158538Facsimile Publisher 2018. Hardcover. New. 25.13 x 18.78 x 2.44 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2018ref. Gyan-9789353158538Facsimile Publisher 2018. Hardcover. New. 25.13 x 18.78 x 2.44 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
1997ref. 185872Le Cherche Midi 1997 192 pages in8. 1997. Broché. 192 pages. En 71 jours 14 heures 22 minutes et 8 secondes Olivier de Kersauson remporte le Trophée Jules Verne en pulvérisant de 3 jours et plus de 7 heures le record du Tour du monde à la voile en équipage et sans escale détenu jusque-là par Peter Blake.Ce livre nous restitue toutes les émotions et tous les dangers de cette immense aventure de mer.On y découvre le récit au quotidien d'une navigation superbe l'affrontement du trimaran avec la mer sur la plus belle route maritime qui existe : le Tour du monde sans escale par les trois caps.L'histoire de cet exploit se lit comme un palpitant roman d'aventures : la vie du bord et des hommes la fatigue le manque de sommeil la tension permanente sur ce parcours impitoyable humide toujours humide souvent glacé dangereux et fascinant mais éblouissant de beauté et de force comme tous les océans du monde
ref. M10428P, Lanore , sd , in8br , 118p.
1953ref. 175236Flammarion 1953 in8. 1953. Broché.
1981ref. 21094New York, Pantheon Books, 1981. Four Expeditions to the Arctic, the Congo, The Gobi, and Siberia 183 S. (24x31,5 cm quer) Großformat, Leinen mit Umschlag / gebundene Ausgabe
2009ref. 7386CBNew York, St. Martin's Press, 2009. gr.8°, 321 S. und 16 Tafelseiten mit s/w und Farbabbildungen, original Leineneinband (Hardcover) mit original Schutzumschlag, Erstausgabe wie neu - sehr schönes, sauberes Exemplar mit Signatur des Autors (Re08 - A)
ref. 13950Fascicule in 12 broché, couverture illustrée en couleurs de R. HOUY paraît le1er et le 15 de chaque mois. 140x200mm. 32 pages de texte sur 2 colonnes. Editions FERENCZI. Illustrations en noir, à pleine page. De R.HOUY. Réunion de 22 fascicules ( sur 26 édités) n°1 vers les mondes inconnus (1er trimestre 1950) n° 1 idem. N°4 le secret de la pyramide (avril 1950) n° 5 la révolte des automates (avril 1950) n° 6 l’ile au surprises (mai 1950) n°7 le bateau magique (mai 1950) n°7 idem n° 99 la montagne à roulettes (juin 1950) n°10 visite aux dieux vivants ( juillet 1950) n°10 idem n°11 face aux cyclopes (août 1950) n°11 idem N°12 le monstre à huit têtes (août 1950) n°12 idem. N°13 le p enchanté (Août 1950) n°13 idem. N°14 la forêt qui parle (septembre 1950) n°14 idem. N°15 le dénicheur d’arcs- en- ciel Octobre 1950 n°16 le passage escamoté (un manque au dernier plat de couverture) n°17 le langage des fusées. N°18 le roi cheval n° 19 les prisonniers de Joviens. N°20 la galerie des phénomènes 21 l’océan vagabond n°22 la cible habitée n°24 les pays des hommes nez n°25 les mamouths à surprises n°26 la maison à l’envers (dernier édité.) ( Cette réédition devaient paraître en 30 fascicules de 1950 à 1951 seuls les 26 premiers furent édités. Les couvertures en couleurs de HOUY sont inédites.)
1980ref. 5829Stuttgart [u.a.] : Europ. Bildungsgemeinschaft [u.a.], [1980]. 335 S. : zahlr. Ill. (z.T. farb.) Gr. 8°. OPpbd. mit SU.
