SIMPSON, Charles.
A Yankee's Adventures In South Africa.
Chicago: Rhodes & McClure, 1900. Later edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth decorated in silver, 234, (12)pp.ads. Cheap paper browned as usual o/w an about fine copy.
Chicago: Rhodes & McClure, 1900. Later edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth decorated in silver, 234, (12)pp.ads. Cheap paper browned as usual o/w an about fine copy.
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SIMPSON, Donald.
Dark Companions. The African contribution to the European exploration of East Africa. New York: Barnes & Noble, (1976). First U.S. edition. Cloth, 228pp. Fine in d/w with chip at foot of spine. This book describes the part played by Africans in the exploration of east and central Africa between the 1840's and 1890's.....Some made several journeys: Bombay accompanied Burton, Speke, and Stanley and crossed Africa with Cameron....
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SINCLAIR, Catherine.
Scotland and the Scotch Or, The Western Circuit.
New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1840. First U.S. edition. 8vo., orig. brown cloth, viii, (9)-346pp. Foxing throughout, sine faded to tan but still near fine.
Catherine Sinclair [1800-1864]. Sinclair spent her early life acting has her fathers secretary. After his death she began her own writing, producing several books for children and well as novels. Sinclair also wrote about Scotland, including the above title in which she provides "recollections of Scotlands present role and former greatness" to act as a guide for those travelling through "Caledonia."
New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1840. First U.S. edition. 8vo., orig. brown cloth, viii, (9)-346pp. Foxing throughout, sine faded to tan but still near fine.
Catherine Sinclair [1800-1864]. Sinclair spent her early life acting has her fathers secretary. After his death she began her own writing, producing several books for children and well as novels. Sinclair also wrote about Scotland, including the above title in which she provides "recollections of Scotlands present role and former greatness" to act as a guide for those travelling through "Caledonia."
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SINCLAIR, Upton.
Bill Porter A Drama of O. Henry in Prison. Pasadena: Published by the Author, (1925). First edition. A fine copy in d/w with nicks out at the edges and chips to the spine ends.
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SINCLAIR, Upton.
Presidential Agent.
New York City and Monrovia: Published by the author, (1944). Advance copy of the first edition. Orig. wrapeprs. About fine.
New York City and Monrovia: Published by the author, (1944). Advance copy of the first edition. Orig. wrapeprs. About fine.
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SINCLAIR, Upton.
The Flivver King. A Story of Ford-America.
Pasadena: Published by the Author, (1937). 8vo., orig. printed wrappers, 119pp. Very good.
Pasadena: Published by the Author, (1937). 8vo., orig. printed wrappers, 119pp. Very good.
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SINCLAIR, Upton.
The Metropolis.
Toronto: McLeod & Allen, 1908. First Canadian edition. 8vo., orig. green cloth with pictorial decoration on upper cover, 376pp. Some minor rubbing to foot of the spine o/w a near fine copy.
Toronto: McLeod & Allen, 1908. First Canadian edition. 8vo., orig. green cloth with pictorial decoration on upper cover, 376pp. Some minor rubbing to foot of the spine o/w a near fine copy.
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SINCLAIR, Upton.
The Overman.
New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1907. First edition. Some minor rubbing to spine ends o/w a near fine copy.
New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1907. First edition. Some minor rubbing to spine ends o/w a near fine copy.
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SINCLAIR, William F. (editor).
The Travels of Pedro Teixeira; With His "Kings of Harmuz," And Extracts From His "Kings of Persia." Translated and edited by....
Liechtenstein: Reproduced by permission of the Hakluyt Society....Kraus Reprint Limited, 1967. Reprint of Second Series, Vol. IX. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth, cviii, 292pp. Fine.
Liechtenstein: Reproduced by permission of the Hakluyt Society....Kraus Reprint Limited, 1967. Reprint of Second Series, Vol. IX. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth, cviii, 292pp. Fine.
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SINGELTON, Esther. (editor).
Switzerland As Described by Great Writers. Collected and Edited by.....
New York: Dodd Mead, 1908. First edition. Tall 8vo., cont. half morocco, marble boards, raised bands, 346pp. Mark from removal of bookplate, rubber stamp on title but in fact a fine copy in a nice binding.
New York: Dodd Mead, 1908. First edition. Tall 8vo., cont. half morocco, marble boards, raised bands, 346pp. Mark from removal of bookplate, rubber stamp on title but in fact a fine copy in a nice binding.
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SINGLETON, Esther.
London As Seen and Described by Famous Writers. Edited and Translated by.... New York: Dodd, Mead, 1905. Later edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth, 350pp. Bookplate o/w near fine.
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SIRI, Vittorio.
Bollo di D. Vittorio Sir Consigliere Di Stato, Et Historiograso della Maesta Christianiss Nel Mercurio Veridico Del > Sig. Dottore Birago Al Serenissimo Sig. Principe De Modona Alfonso D'Este.
Modona: Per Bartolomeo Soliani, 1653. First edition. Sm.4to., rebound in 20th century marble paper boards, label, (8), 232pp. [4 l. A-Ff4] A fine copy.
Vittorio Sir [1608-1685] born in Parma, studied literature and mathematics at a monastery. He published works on geometry that made his reputation and he became the chair of mathematics at Venice. He became acquainted with the Ambassador of France and developed a taste for political discussions and he acted as an interpreter in the negotiations between Austria and Spain. Siri had a great deal of influence in the inner courts of France and Modena and published political works.
Modona: Per Bartolomeo Soliani, 1653. First edition. Sm.4to., rebound in 20th century marble paper boards, label, (8), 232pp. [4 l. A-Ff4] A fine copy.
Vittorio Sir [1608-1685] born in Parma, studied literature and mathematics at a monastery. He published works on geometry that made his reputation and he became the chair of mathematics at Venice. He became acquainted with the Ambassador of France and developed a taste for political discussions and he acted as an interpreter in the negotiations between Austria and Spain. Siri had a great deal of influence in the inner courts of France and Modena and published political works.
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SISMONDI, J.C.L. Simonde de.
Histoire De La Renaissance De La Liberte En Itale, De Ses Progres, De Sa Decadence Et De Sa Chute; Par.......
Paris: Chez Treuttel et Wurtz, ..... 1832. Two volumes bound in one. 8vo., rebound withe a cloth spine, marble boards, leather label, (iv), 332; 284pp. Bookplate, foxing throughout o/w very good.
Paris: Chez Treuttel et Wurtz, ..... 1832. Two volumes bound in one. 8vo., rebound withe a cloth spine, marble boards, leather label, (iv), 332; 284pp. Bookplate, foxing throughout o/w very good.
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SITWELL, Sacheverell.
Arabesque and Honeycomb. London: Robert Hale, (1957). First edition. Cloth, 224pp. Name erased from e/paper, spine slightly faded but still a very nice copy in a d/w with tape repair, very good. This book is primarily an account of the sensation of seeing the coloured mosques of Isfahan....During the course of the journey, Sitwell also journey to Damascus, Petra, Jerusalem and a number of other Middle Eastern cities.
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SKELTON, John.
Charles I.
Paris: Goupil & Co, Jean Boussod, Manzi Joyant & Co., 1898. Folio, cont. half green morocco, buckram, raised bands, elaborate gilt compartments, leather spine labels, T.E.G., v, 185pp. Bookplate o/w a fine copy in a handsome binding.
Paris: Goupil & Co, Jean Boussod, Manzi Joyant & Co., 1898. Folio, cont. half green morocco, buckram, raised bands, elaborate gilt compartments, leather spine labels, T.E.G., v, 185pp. Bookplate o/w a fine copy in a handsome binding.
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SKRINE, C.P.
Chinese Central Asia. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1926. First U.S. edition. Tall thick 8vo., orig.cloth, xvi, 306pp. Spine gilt a bit dull o/w a near fine copy in the remains of the d/w; the rear panel is missing but the flaps and the upper wrapper are present but chipped. "The author was appointed the Consul-General at Kashgar, and started off from Strinigar to Kashgar through Gilgit, Hunza, Mintaka Pass and Takqurghan in 1922 on a journey of two and a quarter years. Then he explored Qungur peaks, and made tours to Yarkand, Khotan and Keriya."
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SLADEN, Douglas and Norma Lorimer.
More Queer Things About Japan. To which are added "The Letters of Will Adams" written from Japan, 1611-1617, reprinted by special permission.....
London: Anthony Treherne & Co., 1904. First edition. Tall thick 8vo., orig. wine buckram, xl, (484)pp. Bookplate, binding rubbed but certainly a better than very good but not quite near fine copy.
London: Anthony Treherne & Co., 1904. First edition. Tall thick 8vo., orig. wine buckram, xl, (484)pp. Bookplate, binding rubbed but certainly a better than very good but not quite near fine copy.
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SLATIN, Rudolf C.
Fire and Sword In The Sudan. A Personal Narrative of Fighting And Serving the Dervishes. 1879-1895. By Rudolf C. Slatin Pasha. Translated by Major F.R. Wingate. Illustrated by R. Talbot Kelly.
London: Edward Arnold, 1896. Second edition. Tall thick 8vo., recently rebound with a dark brown calf spine, cloth, raised bands, leather spine labels, (xx), 636, 32pp.ads dated "March 1896." Fine.
Sir Rudolf Slatin [1857-1932] Anglo-Austrian soldier and administrator in the Sudan. Slatin made his first journey to the Sudan at age 17, reaching Khartum in 1875. He went through Kordofan to Dar Nuba, exploring the mountains of the region. Slatin met Emin Pasha who later recommended Slatin to General Gordon for employments in the Sudan. Although Slatin returned to Austria for a time, he received a letter from Gordon and returned to the Sudan in 1879, and was appointed Governor of Dara a post he held until 1881. In 1881 he was appointed Governor General of Darfur. In this position he dealt with revolts and endeavored to remedy abuses. Soon he met the rising power of the Madhi Mohammed Ahmed. Early in 1882 the Arabs were in revolt and without reinforcements and sufficient resources Slatin was forced to surrender in 1883. When he refused to co-operate by helping to secure Gordon's surrender, Slatin was placed in chains and held in captivity for 11 years. After 11 years, he was helped to escape by Major Wingate, of Egyptian Intelligence, reaching Egypt in 1885. Slatin recorded his experiences in " the remarkable book, Fire and Sword, issued in 1896, Slatin gave not only a personal narrative of fighting and serving but also a connected account of the Sudan under the rule of the Khalifa."
London: Edward Arnold, 1896. Second edition. Tall thick 8vo., recently rebound with a dark brown calf spine, cloth, raised bands, leather spine labels, (xx), 636, 32pp.ads dated "March 1896." Fine.
Sir Rudolf Slatin [1857-1932] Anglo-Austrian soldier and administrator in the Sudan. Slatin made his first journey to the Sudan at age 17, reaching Khartum in 1875. He went through Kordofan to Dar Nuba, exploring the mountains of the region. Slatin met Emin Pasha who later recommended Slatin to General Gordon for employments in the Sudan. Although Slatin returned to Austria for a time, he received a letter from Gordon and returned to the Sudan in 1879, and was appointed Governor of Dara a post he held until 1881. In 1881 he was appointed Governor General of Darfur. In this position he dealt with revolts and endeavored to remedy abuses. Soon he met the rising power of the Madhi Mohammed Ahmed. Early in 1882 the Arabs were in revolt and without reinforcements and sufficient resources Slatin was forced to surrender in 1883. When he refused to co-operate by helping to secure Gordon's surrender, Slatin was placed in chains and held in captivity for 11 years. After 11 years, he was helped to escape by Major Wingate, of Egyptian Intelligence, reaching Egypt in 1885. Slatin recorded his experiences in " the remarkable book, Fire and Sword, issued in 1896, Slatin gave not only a personal narrative of fighting and serving but also a connected account of the Sudan under the rule of the Khalifa."
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SLATIN, Rudolf C.
Fire and Sword In The Sudan. A Personal Narrative of Fighting And Serving the Dervishes. 1879-1895. By Rudolf C. Slatin Pasha. Translated by Major F.R. Wingate. Illustrated by R. Talbot Kelly. London: Edward Arnold, 1896. Third edition. Tall thick 8vo., orig. maroon cloth with pictorial decoration in gilt, (xx), 636, 32pp.ads dated "April 1896." Some scattered foxing, heavier on prelims o/w a near fine copy. Sir Rudolf Slatin [1857-1932] Anglo-Austrian soldier and administrator in the Sudan. Slatin made his first journey to the Sudan at age 17, reaching Khartum in 1875. He went through Kordofan to Dar Nuba, exploring the mountains of the region. Slatin met Emin Pasha who later recommended Slatin to General Gordon for employments in the Sudan. Although Slatin returned to Austria for a time, he received a letter from Gordon and returned to the Sudan in 1879, and was appointed Governor of Dara a post he held until 1881. In 1881 he was appointed Governor General of Darfur. In this position he dealt with revolts and endeavored to remedy abuses. Soon he met the rising power of the Madhi Mohammed Ahmed. Early in 1882 the Arabs were in revolt and without reinforcements and sufficient resources Slatin was forced to surrender in 1883. When he refused to co-operate by helping to secure Gordon's surrender, Slatin was placed in chains and held in captivity for 11 years. After 11 years, he was helped to escape by Major Wingate, of Egyptian Intelligence, reaching Egypt in 1885. Slatin recorded his experiences in " the remarkable book, Fire and Sword, issued in 1896, Slatin gave not only a personal narrative of fighting and serving but also a connected account of the Sudan under the rule of the Khalifa."
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SLAVERY).
Adventures of an African Slaver. Being a True Account of the Life of Captain Theodore Canot, Trader in Gold, Ivory & Slaves on the Coast of Guinea: His Own Story as told in the Year 1854 to Brantz Mayer. Now Edited with an Introduction by Malcolm Cowley.
New York: Charles & Albert Boni, 1928. Third printing. Cloth backed boards, (376)pp. Some rubbing o/w very good.
New York: Charles & Albert Boni, 1928. Third printing. Cloth backed boards, (376)pp. Some rubbing o/w very good.
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