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hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Ex boots library. Acceptable condition books are serviceable copies with more than average wear. 1951 edition Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st. 1st printing; orange c w/green spine titles; 176 clean, unmarked pages; sticker remenants on front.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 8vo. Publisher's original red cloth, gilt titles to spine. A scarce Asia travelogue, recording the author's tour of Asia, from Saigon to Angkor, Bangkok, Singapore, the Dutch East Indies, Hong Kong, Japan and China. It includes his account of Bali, of which he writes, "it is one of the few places left which is untouched by the blemish of civilization. The people . are truly children of nature, charming, amazingly simple and vice-free. Here there are no missionaries; no religious bickerings and practically no crime." His pen portrait echoes other titles of the era extolling Bali as an island paradise, including the photography of Gregor Krause, and the American titles, Hickman Powell's 'Bali: The Last Paradise' of 1930 and Miguel Covarrubias, 'Island of Bali' which contributed to a Bali craze. With b&w illustrations and maps. An old bookseller's noter to flyleaf notes, 'Two plates missing', but one is not missing and has rather been incorrectly bound in adjacent to another earlier plate. The missing plate is 'A Japanese nursemaid'. b&w frontis. pp. 255 including index. Wear and marks to boards, tips bumped, page edges discoloured, a remainder mark (?) to bottom page edges. The upper corner of the flyleaf has been torn out. Binding firm, minor foxing, pages else clean, still a decent copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Adelaide, 'Privately printed by A. & E. Lewis' (for the Author), 1970. Small octavo (177 × 112 mm), [iv], 20 pages with a few illustrations plus a loosely inserted postscript leaf dated 1 May 1971. Green cloth lettered and decorated in gilt on the front cover; cloth slightly flecked; an excellent copy. Number 18 of only 30 copies signed by the author. A personal account of where Paul Gauguin was in January and February 1903.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 220 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. 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. Pages: 220 Language: English.

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 2022. 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:- 220, 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. 220 220.