Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1930. Howard Willard. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 1/8 X 7 1/2 Inches. 283 PP. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $2.50 intact on front flap. Classic 1930's travel diary with hints on where and where not to go. Destination choices include Florida..... More
Original Soo-Pacific railroad guide detailing Pacific Coast routes during the 1931 season. Includes schedule, destinations and "notes by the way" that describe the scenery along the routes. Includes a section on the Canadian Pacific lines from Vancouver, where Soo-Pacific stops, to Alaska. Four interior maps as well as two full..... More
Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. [xli] 487 PP. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Includes natural history commentary by Joseph and Nesta Ewan. The first complete translation from the original Italian. Classic natural history / travel book originally published in..... More
Minneapolis, MN: Campbell - Mithun, Inc., 1949. First Edition. Original wraps. 5 3/8 X 7 3/4 Inches. 184 PP [Folding Map]. Original spiral wraps with fold-out map and rare "Wire O Binding" ticket still attached at rear. Stated "First Edition" on the first page. Early guide to Glacier and Crater..... More
Glens Falls, NY: Glens Falls Times Office, 1883. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 7/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 32 PP. First printing copy of this first-hand account of a trip around the world performed in 1882 for the readers of the Glens Falls Times daily newspaper. The author..... More
Pittsburgh: The John Gwyer Press, 1927. First Edition. Hardcover. 5 3/8 X 7 3/4 Inches. 84 PP. "There surely have been changes in Havana in the fifteen years since we were there. It has lost its old world charm; too many automobiles, too many shops with typewriters and supplies, too..... More
London: A.M. Philpot, c. 1925. Pecoud. First Edition. Hardcover. 5 1/2 X 7 3/8 Inches. 229 PP. Collection of articles on the best time to visit Paris as well as French lifestyle and culture. The author, Maria Elvins Clarke, was the fashion correpondent for the London Times. Remnant of PO..... More
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 5/8 X 8 1/2 Inches. 313 PP. Stated "First Printing" on the copyright page. Original price of $3.95 intact on front flap. Signed and inscribed by author on the half title-page. Story of a journey to Russia in..... More
Philadelphia: Dorrance & Company, 1951. First Edition. Hardcover. 6 X 9 1/8 Inches. 258 PP. Mid-century travelogue covering the authors travels from San Francisco to Mexico over the years. PO bookplate to FFEP. Light foxing and toning. Covers a bit worn, but an attractive copy overall. More
Memphis, TN: Towery Publishing Inc., 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 9 /4 X 12 1/4 Inches. 240 PP. Scarce photographic history and guide to Jacksonville, FL. Profusely illustrated with Jacksonville and St. Augustine landmarks, people and places. Original price of $49.95 intact on front flap. More
Switzerland: Bertlitz Publications, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 9 1/4 X 11 1/4 Inches. 124 PP. Nice commemorative edition book detailing the history of the Queen Elizabeth 2. Profusley illustrated and contains many ads including Nixdorf Computers. A sharp copy overall. More
New York: Brentano's, 1927. First Edition. Hardcover. 5 3/4 X 8 1/4 Inches. 222 PP. Original blue cloth a bit rubbed at edges and spine. Foxing and toning. $2.50 price on spine of DJ. Light wear to DJ edges and folds, but a very well preserved example. Signed, "For dear..... More
London: Macgibbon & Kee, 1965. First Edition. Hardcover. 4 3/4 X 7 1/4 Inches. 340 PP. Original blue cloth with fold-out map intact. Personally, these guides are some of my favorites. A tremendous time-capsule of life and culture in Morocco in the mid-60's. Boards a bit worn at edges. DJ..... More
Mount Vernon, NY: Privately Printed, 1927. William Belanske. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 10 X 13 1/4 Inches. 161 PP. One of the finest travelogues ever produced. To Galapagos on the Ara is the story of the 1926 trip by William K. Vanderbilt II and crew. 30 full-page color plates of aquatic..... More
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/2 X 9 1/2 Inches. 352 PP. Signed and inscribed by author directly on the half title-page. Signed about a month after original release. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $26.00 intact on front..... More
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1918. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 1/8 X 7 3/4 Inches. 243 PP. Very scarce first printing of this title from the WWI Officer and noted travel writer Hector MacQuarrie. MacQuarrie opened the Hector MacQuarrie bookshop in New York City in 1921. Light scuffing to boards..... More
New York: George H. Doran Company, 1925. First American Edition. 5 3/4 X 9 Inches. 310 PP. Scarce First American Edition. Early 20th Century Travel commentary on Italy and Germany. Original price of "Six Dollars" stated on spine of DJ. Minor wear to DJ edges, with a chip to crown..... More
Tel-Aviv, Israel: Izreel Publishing House, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. 4 7/8 X 8 1/4 Inches. 526 PP. Original illustrated boards with original DJ. Map tucked in pocket in rear as issued. First English language edition. A very clean copy with a hint of wear to DJ edges and sticker residue..... More