New York, NY Arco Publishing, 1961. Hardcover First Edition (1961), so stated. First Edition (1961), so stated. Very Good in Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: shows moderate shelving wear to the bottom edges of the panels; a former owner's rubber-stamp at the top of the front free endpaper, which also shows a small bookplate; sparse, very faint smudging to the fore-edge; the upper corner of the front panel is mildly bumped; the binding leans a little, but remains quite secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear minor, unobtrusive flaws. The DJ shows significant wear to extremities with small chips and tiny closed tears; some roughage to the upper corner of the front panel; unclipped; mylar-protected. Shows some wear and cosmetic flaws, but remains relatively clean and intact. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.65 x 1.2 inches). 320 pages. Jacket design by Jozef Gross. Bound in publisher's original red cloth covers with black letters on spine cover. Language: English. Weight: 16 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 55005
Title: Great True Stories of the Islands.
Author: Claude Williamson
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition (1961), so stated.
Publisher: Arco Publishing,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1961.
Bookseller catalogs: World Travel; Travel & Adventure; Travel Writing;

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