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The Traveller's Tree
by Patrick Leigh Fermor
Patrick Leigh Fermor (1915-2011) was an intrepid traveler, a heroic soldier, and a writer with a unique prose style. After his stormy schooldays, followed by the walk across Europe to Constantinople that begins in A Time of Gifts (1977) and continues through Between the Woods and the Water (1986), he lived and traveled in the Balkans and the Greek Archipelago. His books Mani (1958) and Roumeli (1966) attest to his deep interest in languages and remote places. In the Second World War he joined the...
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Emancipation In the West Indies a Six Months' Tour In Antigua, Barbadoes, and Jamaica, In the Year 1837
by Jas a And J Horace Kimball Thome
West Indies Books & Ephemera
The Traveller's Tree
by Fermor, Patrick Leigh
Patrick Leigh Fermor (1915-2011) was an intrepid traveler, a heroic soldier, and a writer with a unique prose style. After his stormy schooldays, followed by the walk across Europe to Constantinople that begins in A Time of Gifts (1977) and continues through Between the Woods and the Water (1986), he lived and traveled in the Balkans and the Greek Archipelago. His books Mani (1958) and Roumeli (1966) attest to his deep interest in languages and remote places. In the Second World War he joined the...
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The History Civil and Commercial of the British Colonies in the West Indies
by Edwards, Bryan
London: John Stockdale, 1801. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. 443p quarto illustrated with 2 maps one a large folding map with a 6 inch closed tear, plus 4 engraved plates with tissue guards Frederick Barne's of Dunwich, England's copy with his bookplate and ownership signature on the title page dating 1846. Bound in 3/4 calf and marbled boards, a fair copy with front fly leaf and front cover detached.paint along one side of the spine, original leather label present. Contents clean without...
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Insula S. Juan De Puerto Rico Caribes uvel Canibasum Insulae
by SCHENK, Peter; VALK, Gerard
Amsterdam: Schenk, 1700. unbound. Map. Copper plate engraving with original hand color. Published 1700. Image measures 19" x 22 1/4".<br/> <br/> This rare and beautiful sea chart of the West Indies with north oriented to the left, features the Windward Islands. Puerto Rico to Trinidad and the Coast of Venezuela are included with part of Guiana. The elaborate title cartouche, with mermaids and mermen, is finely painted with original coloring. The scale cartouche features an...
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Letters From the West Indies During a Visit in the Autumn of MDCCCXXXVI and the Spring of MDCCCXXXVII
by Lloyd M.D., William
London UK: Darton and Harvey. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1837. First Edition. Hardcover. Pages appear somewhat discolored, map discolored and worn but still intact ; It appears the book has been rebound in a modern binding, 3/4 dark red leather over dark rust red cloth. Spine has gilt stamped titles and decorations with raised bands. Ten B&W illustrations by Underwood with tissue guards. Fold-out map facing title page. Text block is tight, hinges intact ; Small 8vo...
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A$1,541.80
![The history, civil and commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies. [Vol. III. edited by Sir W. Young.] (Sketch of the life of the author by himself.)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/999/714/1588714999.0.b.jpg)
The history, civil and commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies. [Vol. III. edited by Sir W. Young.] (Sketch of the life of the author by himself.)
by Bryan Edwards
New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The history, civil and commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies. [Vol. III. edited by Sir W. Young.] (Sketch of the life of the author by himself.).
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A Topographical and Political Description of the Spanish Part of Saint-Domingo;
by MOREAU DE SAINT-MERY, M. L. E
Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by the Author, 1798. hardcover. good. Containing, general observations on the climate, population and productions; On the character and manners of the inhabitants; With an account of the several branches of the government. Translated from the French, by William Cobbett. 2 volumes. 8vo, contemporary mottled calf, leather labels, lacks last two pages of text in volume I, head of spine and edges of corners worn on volume I, spine ends lightly worn on volume II, both volumes...
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A$5,396.30
REMARKS UPON THE PRESENT NEGOTIATIONS OF PEACE BEGUN BETWEEN BRITAIN AND FRANCE
by [Maynwaring, Arthur]
London, 1711. [4], 35, [1 blank] pp. With the half title, as issued [numerical rubberstamp in blank portion]. Lightly foxed, lightly worn, lightly toned. Title within a double-ruled border. Untrimmed. In modern paper over boards. Good+. A Whig, Maynwaring "was a man of extreme passions and strongly held views who was confident, quick-minded, and wittily eloquent; but he preferred to act behind the scenes, lobbying ministers and courtiers, or penning the biting satires and political commentaries for...
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, 29 JULY 1788, FROM THE GOVERNOR OF BARBADOS, DAVID PARRY, TO THE LORD BISHOP OF LONDON, BEILBY PORTEUS, CONCERNING THE "INSTRUCTION OF THE SLAVES IN THE DOCTRINES, AND DUTIES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.
by Parry, David
Barbados, 1788. Folio sheet, folded to [4] pp, each page 7-1/2" x 9-3/8." Entirely in ink manuscript and signed "D. Parry" at the bottom of page [3]. Docketed on page [4]. Split along spine; several fold splits with archival repairs. All text preserved nicely. Good+. Governor Parry, differing with Barbados's powerful planter class, writes regretfully that the religious instruction of the slaves "is indeed shamefully neglected in the British West India Islands; the advantages that would result from it...
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Jamaica
by TALLIS, John
London: Tallis, John, 1851. unbound. Rapkin, J.. Map. Steel engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 10.5" x 13".<br/> <br/> This appealing map of Jamaica was published by John Tallis' "Illustrated Atlas" in 1851. Several important towns, cities are noted and topography is detailed throughout. The map, typical of Tallis' maps, shows decorative vignettes that amplify the cultural milieu perceived at the time. These include views of Port Royal Harbour, Port...
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The Traveller's Tree
by Fermor, Patrick Leigh
The Traveller's Tree: A Journey Through the Caribbean Islands by Patrick Leigh Fermor
New York: Harper & Brothers, (No date). 61 b/w photos. 403 pp. Map. Hardcover, Orange cloth with green titles. Probably the second printing. In excellent condition, without the jacket. There is an unsigned bookplate in the front.
About the book: In the late 1940s Patrick Leigh Fermor, now widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest travel writers, set out to explore the then relatively little-visited... Read more about this item
New York: Harper & Brothers, (No date). 61 b/w photos. 403 pp. Map. Hardcover, Orange cloth with green titles. Probably the second printing. In excellent condition, without the jacket. There is an unsigned bookplate in the front.
About the book: In the late 1940s Patrick Leigh Fermor, now widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest travel writers, set out to explore the then relatively little-visited... Read more about this item
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The Traveller's Tree: A Journey Through the Caribbean Islands
by Patrick Leigh Fermor
Paperback / softback. New.
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A$40.12
The history, civil and commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies. (Vol. III. edited by Sir W. Young.) Sketch of the life of the author, by himself.
by Bryan Edwards
New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The The history, civil and commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies. (Vol. III. edited by Sir W. Young.) Sketch of the life of the author, by himself..
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THE TRAVELLER'S TREE
by FERMOR, PATRICK LEIGH
Dj has been tarted up ; closed matching chips front and rear. Book is somewhat tanned on edges. 2p map in green paper. Not included in the pagination is 42 pp high quality b&w photos with captions on the opposite page - unfortunately no list. Fermor travelled through the Caribbean islands in the late 1940's including to Guadaloupe, Martinique, Dominica, Barbados, Trinidad, Antigua, Haiti and Jamaica,
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A$24.45
Six Months in the West Indies in 1825
by Coleridge, Henry Nelson
London UK: John Murray. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1826. Second Edition. Hardcover. Some wear to extremities, some darkening of page edges, pages lightly yellowed and the odd bit of soiling. No foxing present. ; Half leather with five raised bands and a small gilt title stamp on spine,with marble paper covered boards and different marble paper endpapers. Tight solid book with hinges intact. The only illustration is a map facing the title page. On the blank page preceding some faint...
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History of Trinidad.
by Lionel Mordaunt Fraser
New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The History of Trinidad..
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A$47.11
REFLECTIONS ON MR. BURCHET'S MEMOIRS. OR, REMARKS ON HIS ACCOUNT OF CAPTAIN WILMOT'S EXPEDITION TO THE WEST-INDIES
by Lillingston, Luke
London: Printed, and sold by the Booksellers of London and Westminster, 1704. [18], 90, 95-171, [1 blank]. Pages 79 and 86 are misnumbered '76' and '96' respectively. Despite the mispagination, the text is continuous. ESTC notes an errata slip, apparently in some copies. Bound in original speckled roan [rebacked], with gilt-lettered red morocco spine label. Bookplate on front pastedown of William Trumbull: "Virtute et Industria." A thorough biography of Sir William Trumbull [1639-1716] is at the web...
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West India Docks
by ROWLANDSON, Thomas; PUGIN, A.C
London: Ackermann, 1808. John Bluck. Print. Aquatint. Page measures 10 1/4" x 12 1/2"<br/> <br/> Lovely view of London depicting the West India docks on the Isle of Dogs in London. The West India Docks, opened in 1802, were a series of docks and warehouses built to accommodate trade between England and the British West Indies. Several small row-boats with passengers are seen rowing along the canals. Expertly designed and engraved by renowned caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson and...
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VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. MARTIS, 26 DIE FEBRUARII, 1788
by [Parliament] [Slave Trade]
[London: Printed and Sold by John Nichols..., 1788. Folio. Pages 313-316, [2], as issued. Disbound, else Very Good. "Numb. 36." printed in left corner at head of title. The matters include "A Petition of the Aldermen, Burgesses, and Inhabitants of the Town of Wokingham, in the Counties of Berks and Wilts. . . representing the present State of the African Slave Trade as being contrary to the Principles of Justice, Humanity, good Policy, and Religion; and submitting the same to the Consideration of the...
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Nouvelles de l'Amerique, Ou le Mercure Ameriquain. Ou sont contenues trois histoires veritables arrivees de notre temps
by PIRATES
Rouen: Francois Vaultier, 1678. First. hardcover. good. 267pp. + 1 page from the publisher. 24mo, 18th century or early nineteenth century 1/2 calf with gilt spine and marbled boards, head of spine and edges of corners very lightly worn, several pages cropped on top margin, bottom margins throughout are lightly soiled, later annotations on margins of title page, preface, and page 266., bottom margin lacking on last page of text, with a slight loss to letters in two words of the publisher's ad page...
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A$6,167.20
DR. UNDERHILL'S LETTER. A LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE RT. HONOURABLE E. CARDWELL, WITH ILLUSTRATIVE DOCUMENTS ON THE CONDITION OF JAMAICA AND AN EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
by Underhill, Edward Bean
London: Arthur Miall, 25, Bouverie Street, E.C., 1866. 92pp + folding table. Disbound, light tanning, blank edges of final leaf chipped. Good+ or so. Cardwell was Secretary of the Colonies; Reverend Underhill says he published this Letter "in self-defence," because Jamaica's Governor Eyre blamed Underhill's Letter for "exciting to sedition" and causing rebellion in Jamaica. His Letter asserts, "multitudes are suffering from want little removed from starvation"; crime, "extreme poverty," "denial of...
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A Voyage in the West Indies: containing various observations made during a Residence in Barbadoes, and several of the Leeward Islands..
by Waller, John Augustine
London: Sir Richard Phillips, 1820. First. hardcover. fine. Illustrated with 1 map and 6 black & white aquatints. Slim 8vo, 106pp., deckled edges, 1/4 recent crimson morocco, marbled boards. London: Sir Richard Phillips, 1820. First Edition. Fine.<br/> <br/> Sabin 10114; Cundall 2150. Issued as partk of Sir Richard Phillips' New Voyages.<br/> <br/>
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A$1,464.71
COTEJO DE LA CONDUCTA DE S.M. CON LA DE EL REY BRITANICO...HIS CATHOLICK MAJESTY'S CONDUCT COMPARED WITH THAT OF HIS BRITANNICK MAJESTY, AS WELL WITH REGARD, TO WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE CONVENTION OF THE 14TH OF JANUARY OF THIS YEAR 1739, AS TO WHAT HAS BEEN DONE SINCE; UNTILL THE PUBLICATION OF REPRISALS AND DECLARATION OF WAR. PRINTED BY AUTHORITY AT MADRID BY ANTONIO MARIN
by Spain
London: Printed for T. Cooper..., 1739. 63, [1 blank] pp. Bound in modern vellum. Early leaves dusted, minor scattered foxing. Else Very Good. "In Spanish and English, and relates principally to affairs in America" [Sabin], with particular emphasis on Florida. The book charges that the King of England authorized Captains of the ships 'Pompey Galley' and 'Fortune' to cruise the Florida coast and collect loot from ship-wrecks. With a force of 600 men, the English overpowered Spaniards who were guarding...
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The Traveller's Tree: A Journey through the Caribbean Islands
by Patrick Leigh Fermor
Paperback / softback. New. A great of twentieth century literature, now known to generations for A Time of Gifts and Between the Woods and the Water.
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A$22.83
