Rare Books - Non-Fiction

Delve into ideas that shaped the world with our Rare Books: Non-Fiction collection at Harry Hartog Bookseller. From signed editions and academic milestones to vintage philosophy, history, and science texts, these collectible volumes offer intellectual and historical value. Shop online or in-store for non-fiction books that truly stand the test of time.

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Norway and Its Glaciers Visited in 1851 (First Edition)
$450.00
Norway and Its Glaciers Visited in 1851 (First Edition)
James D. Forbes
First Edition. Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1853. 4to. Quarter brown calf and marbled paper...
Travels Through the Alps (First Edition)
$380.00
Travels Through the Alps (First Edition)
James D. Forbes
First Edition. Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1843. Thick Royal 8vo. Original red publisher's cloth. Pages:...
The Glacier Theory, Travels Through the Alps of Savoy, & The History of Etruria
$250.00
The Glacier Theory, Travels Through the Alps of Savoy, & The History of Etruria
James D. Forbes, Edmund C. Batten, & Mrs. Hamilton Gray
A binding of three articles: The Glacier Theory by James D. Forbes & Edmund C....
Scrambles Amongst The Alps (First Edition)
$650.00
Scrambles Amongst The Alps (First Edition)
Edward Whymper
Very rare first edition of Whymper's mountaineering classic. First Edition. London: John Murray, 1871. Thick...
Scrambles Amongst The Alps (First US Edition)
$400.00
Scrambles Amongst The Alps (First US Edition)
Edward Whymper
First US Edition. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1872. 8vo. Rebound purple cloth. Pages: 164,...
Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator (Main and Two Supplementary Volumes)
$540.00
Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator (Main and Two Supplementary Volumes)
Edward Whymper
Listing includes the 1892 main volume "Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator", the...
Climbing Reminisces of the Dolomites (First English Edition)
$240.00
Climbing Reminisces of the Dolomites (First English Edition)
Leone Sinigaglia
First edition. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1896. Large 8vo. Original blue publisher's cloth. Pages: xxiii,...
To the Top of the Continent (First US Edition)
$320.00
To the Top of the Continent (First US Edition)
Frederick Cook
Narrative of two expeditions in 1903 and 1906 to Mt McKinley. Contains detailed descriptions of...
To the Top of the Continent (First UK Edition)
$150.00
To the Top of the Continent (First UK Edition)
Frederick Cook
Narrative of two expeditions in 1903 and 1906 to Mt McKinley. Contains detailed descriptions of...
Aorangi: or The Heart of the Southern Alps, New Zealand (First Edition)
$400.00
Aorangi: or The Heart of the Southern Alps, New Zealand (First Edition)
Malcolm Ross
Very rare. Ross's narrative guide to the various routes of Mt Cook, Aorangi. Includes extensive...
A Climber in New Zealand (First Edition)
$250.00
A Climber in New Zealand (First Edition)
Malcolm Ross
Ross was a founding member of the New Zealand Alpine Club. In this volume he...
The Annals of Mont Blanc: A Monograph (First Edition)
$800.00
The Annals of Mont Blanc: A Monograph (First Edition)
Charles Edward Mathews
A scarce and incredibly important historical piece in highly collectible condition. One of the original...
Ice-Bound Heights of the Mustagh (First Edition)
$320.00
Ice-Bound Heights of the Mustagh (First Edition)
Fanny B. & William H. Workman
Narrative of the Workman's expedition of 1902-03 in Baltistan. First edition. London: Constable and Company,...
Heritage (First Edition)
$400.00
Heritage (First Edition)
Joan Kerr (ed.)
First edition. Sydney: (G + B Arts International, 1995). Square 4to.. Original blue publisher's cloth in...
Antarctica; The Voyage of the "Scotia"; The Voyage of the 'Pourquoi-Pas?' (3 Facsimile Editions)
$120.00
Antarctica; The Voyage of the "Scotia"; The Voyage of the 'Pourquoi-Pas?' (3 Facsimile Editions)
Various Authors
A collection of three facsimile editions of Antarctic exploration classics. All in near-fine condition and...
A Voyage Of Discovery And Research, 1839-43 (First Edition)
$650.00
A Voyage Of Discovery And Research, 1839-43 (First Edition)
James Clarke Ross
Rare first edition of one of the most important works in the history of Antarctic...
British (Terra Nova) Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913: Report on the Maps and Surveys. (First Edition)
$450.00
British (Terra Nova) Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913: Report on the Maps and Surveys. (First Edition)
Frank Debenham
The extremely rare cartographic record from the British (Terra Nova) Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913. This report...
Half a Century of Speed (Limited Deluxe Edition, Signed)
$325.00
Half a Century of Speed (Limited Deluxe Edition, Signed)
Barry Lake
LAKE, Barry. Half a Century of Speed. Sydney: Top Gear, [1998]. Oblong 8vo. Full black...
Landscape Scenery (Australian Keepsake, First Edition)
$1,000.00
Landscape Scenery (Australian Keepsake, First Edition)
Anonymous
39 Steel engraved plates. Has been expertly re-backed onto quarter red crushed Morocco retaining original...
Victoria Illustrated (First Edition)
$2,500.00
Victoria Illustrated (First Edition)
Gill Samuel Thomas
46 steel engraved plates. Bound in full dark red Morocco. Gilt tooling on all cover...
Norman Lindsay Watercolours 1897-1969 (Deluxe Edition)
$1,500.00
Norman Lindsay Watercolours 1897-1969 (Deluxe Edition)
Lin Bloomfield & Norman Lindsay (illus.)
BLOOMFIELD, Lin (illus. Norman Lindsay). Norman Lindsay Watercolours 1897–1969. Bungendore: Odana Editions, 2003. Large 4to....
Fourteen Men (Inscribed First UK Edition)
$270.00
Fourteen Men (Inscribed First UK Edition)
Arthur Scholes
INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR ON FFEP. Ex-Libris Bookplate of G. & N. Ingleton on FBEP. First-hand...
Mawson: A Life (Inscribed First Edition)
$100.00
Mawson: A Life (Inscribed First Edition)
Philip Ayres
Inscribed to W. Williams by author on half title. First edition. Melbourne: The Miegunyah Press, 1999....
Little America (First Edition)
$200.00
Little America (First Edition)
Richard E. Byrd
First edition. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1930. Large 8vo. Original bright blue publisher's cloth in...
The Great White South (First Edition)
$220.00
The Great White South (First Edition)
Herbert Ponting
Ponting's Great White South documents the exploits and tragedy of Scott's last expedition, creating in...
The Voyage of the "Discovery", 2 Volumes (First Edition)
$300.00
The Voyage of the "Discovery", 2 Volumes (First Edition)
Robert F. Scott
Scott's personal account of his first major Antarctic expedition aboard the Discovery. It contains a detailed...
Through The First Antarctic Night 1898-99 (First Edition)
$800.00
Through The First Antarctic Night 1898-99 (First Edition)
Frederick A. Cook
1900 FIRST US PRINTING. Frederick Albert Cook (1865-1940) was a physician and polar explorer during...
Voyages of the 'Morning' (First Edition)
$1,800.00
Voyages of the 'Morning' (First Edition)
Gerald S. Doorly
A very good copy of this extremely scare Antarctic narrative. This book provides an interesting...