Far-Off Things

R. L. Spittel

Published by The Colombo Apothecaries Co., Ltd, Ceylon, 1933

About this Item

A rare first edition of this work from Ceylonese physician and author, Richard Spittel, in which he offers an illustrated collection of myths and legends. A very scarce and desirable first edition of this work.An intriguing collection of myths, legends and mysteries of Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka), compiled here by Ceylonese physician and author, Richard Lionel Spittel.Illustrated with sixty-five illustrations across twenty-four monochrome plates. Collated, complete.In the original cloth binding.An avid nature-lover, Spittel made many trips to the jungles of Ceylon, gaining much knowledge of the flora and fauna and the aborigines of the island, the Veddas. Mentions in this volume include 'The Vedda Dance at Alutnuwara' and 'Veddas of Seerangamadu and Baron's Cap'.Charming contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper. In the original cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with minor rubbing and bumping to the extremities and a couple minor spots to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are marginally toned, but clean, with contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 1002Y29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Far-Off Things
• Publisher: The Colombo Apothecaries Co., Ltd, Ceylon
• Publication Date: 1933
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book