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  • The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1926 March – George Binney – Amundsen’s Polar Flight

    The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1926 March – George Binney – Amundsen’s Polar Flight

    A very good copy of The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, March 1926, containing “Amundsen’s Polar Flight: Review” by George Binney.

    Binney reviews the two publications of Amundsen’s Polar flight: My Polar Flight – Roald Amundsen, and Our Polar Flight – Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth, both published in 1925.

    Also in this edition; an essay regarding the inter-relations of East African territories, with accompanying colour map by Maj. A. G. Church; a wonderful examination of the lakes of Scotland and Switzerland by Prof. Leon W. Collet with maps, contours, geographical and mathematical analysis and splendid photographs to accompany the piece.

    $90.00

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  • The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society – 1929 August – E. B. Worthington – The Life of Lake Albert and Lake Kioga

    The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society – 1929 August – E. B. Worthington – The Life of Lake Albert and Lake Kioga

    A fine copy of The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, August 1929, containing “The Life of Lake Albert and Lake Kioga” by E. B. Worthington.

    Worthington examines, with myriad accompanying photographs, charts and diagrams, Lake Albert and Lake Kioga in Uganda, both geographically and anthropologically. This marvelous 22 page exploration is accompanied by an additional article describing the geological history of the Ugandan lakes by E. T. Wayland.

    Also in this edition; an examination, with wonderfully rendered large map, of the March-lands of Georgia by W. E. D. Allen; and, an exploration of early Tudor geography by Miss E. G. R. Taylor.

    $80.00

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  • The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1913 August – Cmdr. Herbert A. Edwards – Frontier Work on the Bolivia-Brazil Boundary, 1911-1912

    The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society 1913 August – Cmdr. Herbert A. Edwards – Frontier Work on the Bolivia-Brazil Boundary, 1911-1912

    A very good copy of The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, August 1913, containing “Frontier Work on the Bolivia-Brazil Boundary, 1911-1912″ by Cmdr. Herbert A. Edwards.

    With accompanying marvelous and large survey map and statistical examination, Cmdr. Edwards provides an account of the work done along the Bolivia-Brazil border per the requirements outlined in the Treaty of Petropolis (1903), designed to end tensions between the two nations regarding highly desirable, and previously contentious, areas of rubber during the so-called “rubber boom” of the period.

    Captain Scott Fund – This edition contains also an analytical breakdown of amounts received and anticipated for the Capt. Scott fund, for the purposes of assisting the widows and orphans of Scott and his comrades, and a memorial to be erected in their honour.

    Also in this edition; a detailed geographical study of Mozambique conducted by Arthur Holmes and Alexander Wray with accompanying plates and sketch-map; and, a narrative concerning Southern Jubaland (Somalia) with map and plates by I.N. Dracopoli.

    $90.00

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  • THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY 1909 September – Prof. J. W. Gregory – Further Antarctic Reports of the Expedition of 1901-1904

    THE JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY 1909 September – Prof. J. W. Gregory – Further Antarctic Reports of the Expedition of 1901-1904

    A very good copy of The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society, September 1909, containing “Further Antarctic Reports of the Expedition of 1901-1904″ by Prof. J. W. Gregory.

    This article by Gregory examines the findings and observations of the National, Scottish, German and Swedish Antarctic expeditions that took place between 1901 and 1904. This analysis considers observations physical, geographical, geological and biological, seeking to draw, through comparative methods, a greater understanding of the Antarctic as a whole.

    Also in this edition; a marvelous chart of the Western Pacific (spanning Samoa, through Fiji and the Solomon Islands to New Guinea and south to Queensland, Australia) accompanying an article which examines the history and [then] present condition of the region by Sir Everard Thurn. Additionally; an account of explorations in Central Asia, 1906-1908 with accompanying plates by Dr. M. Stein; and, an observation of air temperature in the Tropics, with accompanying diagrams, by G. T. McCaw.

    $90.00

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  • The Journal of The Royal Geographical Society 1931 October – Baluchistan – C.P. Skrine

    The Journal of The Royal Geographical Society 1931 October – Baluchistan – C.P. Skrine

    A near mint copy of the October edition 1931 of the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society London. The primary report is by Skrine on his travels and observations in Baluchistan mainly in the Highlands or Persian Baluchistan. Well illustrated with18 black and white photographs taken on the travels – some rather spectacular such as the “Earth Pillar” above Tamindan and the view of Kuh-i-Taftan from the cliffs of Lejwar. The report supported by a map of the Highlands region prepared by Skrine with an inset map of the broader Baluchistan.

    This edition also includes one of the reports of Michael Terry relating to his travels in West Australia (Horseshoe Bend to Oodnadatta) also nicely illustrated with maps and photographs. As well as details of a 16th century manuscript navigating manual in the Society’s Library.

    Baluchistan Rarity with 20th Century Australian Exploration.

    $90.00

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