Eino Lainio (3 results)

Decorated Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Presumed First Edition. Story of the 12th century monastery at Valamo, evacuated to Finland, along with the population of the neighbouring islands, when the area was surrendered in 1944. First published in Finnish in 1982. English translation by Esther Williams. 286pp with index, plus key to Finnish place names, illustrated throughout with photographs in colour and black and white. Folded map in pocket to rear in fine condition. Gilt title and decoration to top board and spine. Slight darkening to edges and faint stain to spine, otherwise very good copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has slight edgewear and foxing to front panel, otherwise very good. HEAVY BOOK, extra postage may be required for air Mail shipping. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Text in English. 287 pp. Moderate scuffing and rubibng to dust jacket with some stains. Former owner's name on the front free endpaper. Valamo ? a monastery on the border of east and west ? was one of the largest and most highly esteemed monasteries in Christendom in the early part of our century. As a result of the Second World War, monastic activity on the islands of Lake Ladoga had to cease. Fortunately, most of the priceless objects in the churches were rescued from the ravages of the war. The nearly thousand-year-old monastery is continuing its activities in the interior of Finland. Its church-bells now resound from New Valamo across the landscape of forests and lakes, proclaiming a message of faith, love and goodwill.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Text in English and Finnish. 111 pp. Minor rubbing to the dust jacket, small tear on the front. This book was published in 1963 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of GRAFIA, the Finnish Association of Graphic Designers.