Over the reefs
by Gibbings, Robert (1889-1958)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : J.M. Dent, 1948. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 240 pages illustrations, map (on lining-papers) 22 cm. Notes; 'With engravings by the author' - half title-page. Map on endpapers. Subjects; Manners and customs. Polynesia Social life and customs. Polynesia. Book decoration Books engraved throughout. Illustrated books British Isles 1949. Manners and customs Oceania Polynesia. Travels 20th century. Polynesia. Genres; Illustrated. Inscriptions.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 323579
- Title
- Over the reefs
- Author
- Gibbings, Robert (1889-1958)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- London : J.M. Dent
- Date Published
- 1948
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