A Souvenir of Barbados
SKINNER, Gladys, compiled by
From Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since July 25, 1997
From Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since July 25, 1997
About this Item
First edition. Illustrated by Golde White and K. C. Hawkins. Octavo. 44pp., [22] pages of ads for businesses in Barbados. Near fine in age-toned stiff pictorial wrappers with a chip at the foot of the spine in about very good illustrated dust jacket with moderate rubbing, chipping at the edges and a small neat interior tape repair. Ink owner name of Mrs. Orland Campbell, wife of the *Town and Country* cover artist who re-discovered Gilbert Stewart's life portrait of Thomas Jefferson, lost since 1821. The book begins with a poem by Frank Collymore, the editor of the influential literary journal *BIM*, who first brought recognition to Derek Walcott through his connection to the BBC radio program *Caribbean Voices*. The text features sections on sugar cane, minor industries, places of interest, local food and drinks, including seven rum recipes, along with illustrations throughout. Uncommon. *OCLC* locates six copies. Seller Inventory # 501367
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Souvenir of Barbados
Publisher: Advocate Co, Bridgetown, Barbados
Publication Date: 1946
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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