Faustin Wirkus (33 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Black Pope Of Voodoo. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 384 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.87 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Fair. First edition copy. . No Dust Jacket Reading copy only. Cover nearly detached. Endpage missing. Slightly dampstained. Writing inside. Stamped on inside. (haiti, antropology, biography).

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The True Story of the Sergeant of Marines Who Was Crowned King on a Voodoo Island.

reprint ed. hardback about very good condition in orange cloth with a bit of spine fading. no dust jacket. shipping via USPS.

In 8°, pp. 318, (2). Con diverse illustrazioni fotografiche fuori testo. Brossura editoriale figurata. Copia in ottimo stato.

304 p. Linnen. Met 27 illustraties en een kaartje.

's-Gravenhage, J.Philip Kruseman, z.j. 304 blz. 27 ills & 1 kaartje. Gebonden. Met vochtvlekjes. [87138].

Condition: Fair. New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1931. 1st edition. Sm 4to Hardcover. 333pp. B/W illustrations. Good book and no dust jacket. Covers rubbed, edgeworn, and slightly soiled. Spine cocked and sunned. Owner's name on flyleaf. Pages toned. (haiti, voodoo) Inquire if you need further information.…

Condition: very good. Met een voorwoord van William B. Seabrook ; vertaald door J.L.J.F. Ezerman. Den Haag : Kruseman, ca. 1930. Orig. cloth binding. 304 pp., Met 27 platen & 1 kaart. Some occ. foxing. Nederlandse vertaling van : The White King of La Gonave (1931). The improbable story of sergeant Faustin Wirkus (1897-1945), white king of the island La Gonave off the coast of Haiti, who was recognized as the reincarnation of the Haitian emperor Faustin I, and his goal of developing this small island. Condition : very good copy. Keywords : HISTORY, Haïti.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The True Story of the Sergeant of Marines Who Was Crowned King on a Voodoo Island.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hoodoo galore bestowed on great White Father, crowned King on a Haitian voodoo island, ill, VG/VG, frp of the 'King' lacking royal demeanour but wearing his US Marine outfit. Introduction by explorer W. B. Seabrook. Inside glimpse into voodoo practices, rituals, etc, many photos, 333pps, uncommon. …

Paris, Payot, 1932. In-8 broché non coupé, 318 pages. Bel exemplaire. Livres.

Hoe een Amerikaansche sergeant der mariniers op het eiland La Gonave tot koning werd gekroond. Met een voorrede van William B. Seabrook. Vertaald door J.L.J.F. Ezerman. 304 p., photographs, frontispiece portrait, map (Original publisher"s orange cloth hardback, black title spine and frontcover, name on end paper. VERY GOOD Autobiography of Faustin Wirkus (1897-1945), white king of the island La Gonave off the coast of Haiti from 1925 till 1929.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover in Good+ condition, 8vo, pages, xv,[xvi-xx],333; Orange cloth, illustrated paper title labels, top edge dyed orange, fore-edge untrimmed, orange illustrated endpapers, frontis and black and white plates from photographs, map; Moderate wear and soiling; Bookseller accession no.: 16769.…

hard cover. Condition: Very Good. No jacket. First Edition. Garden City, New York:Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc. 1931. xv+(4)+333pp. Illustrated with photographs. 1st edition. Hardcover.  Orange boards lightly soiled and sun-faded on spine and edges. Spine and cover label still intact.  Internally, illustrated end-pages still bright. No previous owners marks or signatures. A very good, clean copy. …

Condition: Good. NY 1931 first edition (stated) Doubleday. Hardcover octavo. Introduction by Wm. Seabrook. 333pp., photo illus. Haiti, voodoo. Good, cover lightly evenly soiled; hinges not cracked; text clean; binding secure. Paper clip rust on top edges of initial pages. no dj.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 382. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1931 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 382.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. 318 pp. Paris, Payot, 1932, in-8, 318 pp, broché, couverture illustrée de l'éditeur, non coupé, Première édition de la traduction française de l'histoire de ce militaire américain d'origine franco-polonaise en qui la reine et la population de l'île de La Gonave ont cru voir une réincarnation d'un empereur et qui régna sur ce peuple pendant trois ans. Rare.…

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 1931. 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:- 378, 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. 378 378.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1931. 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:- 386, 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. 386.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1931] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 386, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 386.…