Captain Rawling (8 results)

Condition: very good. American Edition. [xvi] 366pp. Quarto. Publisher's red cloth; gilt vignette to front board. Spine title in gilt; spine slightly faded, minor shelfwear to crown and foot, some staining to spine. Similar small stains to boards, corners slightly rubbed. Former owner's name in ink to front fly. Pictoral frontis; 33 pages of B/W plates from photographs, folding map at rear. Textblock show some foxing throughout, not intrusive. A tight copy; plates clean and bright. very good Account of a scientific expedition to the inner highlands of New Guinea, undertaken by members of the British Ornithologists' Union. Rawling was called upon to organize the expedition due to his considerable experience exploring Tibet. Scarce with map intact.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good Minus. Foxed. The binding is fairly tight although the front and rear gutters are a little strained, rather than cracked. Some of the plates are a little loose including the frontis and it appears some plates have been detached in the past and glued neatly in again, however, the plate to p.162 is missing unfortunately. The map is in good condition with slightly dog eared edges and a small tear where it attaches to the page.

Condition: Fine. First Edition. xii,324 pp. Octavo. Original deep blue cloth. Gilt title and gilt decoration and title on the front board. Fore edge and top untrimmed. Corners very slightly bumped. Original endpapers. Frontispiece. 55 black and white illustrations. Two folding maps. A very clean tight little used copy of a very scarce title. Early in 1903 the author explored Central Tibet & then in 1904 he explored & surveyed from Lhasa to Simla as a detachment of Younghusband's Tibet mission in 1904. This early description covers the author's travels in Zanskar, Lahaul, Baltistan, Ladakh and the Changchenmo valley. The author was granted permission to travel to and explore the western and central-most areas of Tibet. Basically from Leh in his 1903 journey, when he surveyed and mapped areas hitherto unexplored. In the autumn of 1903, he was attached to the Younghusband mission in Peshawar, lather they crossed in to Tibet during a December trek and reached Lhasa by August 1904. * Rawling joined the Younghusband mission which brought a treaty which agreed for trade between Tibet and the United Kingdoms, it was signed in Gyantse. Thus the "Opening of Tibet" was officially established. * Since the region was barely known in the west, Rawling was appointed to head a secondary expedition to explore Garkok, Gyantse ant that region of Tibet and provided many of the early details of this little know area. A very collectable copy of the book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition. Hardback. No dust jacket. Blue cover boards decorated with gilt title and gilt illustration of a man on horseback.A small portion of the hinge has wear and tear; otherwise firm. Spine is slighlty scuffed but firm. Mild foxing and tanning to pages. Text, illustrations and maps are bright and clear. Pages have deckled edges. Photograph available on request.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of this interesting travel work on New Guinea, in the original very scarce dust wrapper. The first edition.In the original very scarce unclipped dust wrapper.File copy, with a stamp to the fore edge, and five letters regarding reviewing this work loosely inserted, to and from John Methven, L. Batho Rawling, and Miss Audrey Ewart King.Captain C. G. Rawling's vivid account of his travels in New Guinea and his encounters with the native tribes, as well as his exploration of many untouched jungles; he had the first Western encounter with the Tapiro pygmies, and was the first European to reach many of the regions he explored during the expedition.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding map, and thirty-one plates.Collated, complete.Two pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Spine is a little faded. Some light marks to the boards and spine causing a little discolouration. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Spots and stamps to the fore edge. Front hinge is a little strained, the frontispiece is working loose. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, resulting in a few small closed tears and chips. Spine is age-toned. Light spots to the wraps. Patch of discolouration to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots. Very Good Indeed. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First Printing of First Edition in original binding of blue cloth, gilt lettering cover & spine, gilt decoration front cover, edges untrimmed, original untinted EPs. Clean covers, bright gilt on front cover & spine, some rubbing at tips of corners but nothing too pronounced, solid binding in original endpapers, some foxing to end-pages otherwise no foxing, clean pages, previous owner name dated 1917 on front pastedown otherwise no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, better than average condition for this book. The book measures 231mm tall x 148mm, and has 324 pages, 57 b/w photos, 2 folding maps, appendix, index. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 415, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 415 415.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1905. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 412, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 412 412.