Scarce 1942: AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLANDIA, Basil Davenport, Illust. & w/Maps $200

Description: AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLANDIA, It's History, Customs, Laws, Language, and Geography as Prepared by Basil Davenport from Islandia: History and Description by Jean Perrier, First French Consul to Islandia and translated by John Lang, First American Consul. With Maps Drawn by John Lang.SCARCE / Hard to find 1942 Farrar & Rinehart, Inc. 62 page Hardcover - This book is long out of print was sold with the original first Islandia Hardcover back in 1942. With rare Owner bookplate of artist Julius B Lankes who was a noted artist, illustrator, engraver, woodcut print artist, author, lecturer, costume designer (he is long past).Book exterior has wear around the edges and exterior spine. Interior text pages are clean and mark free.A thin hardback book that accompanied Wright's ISLANDIA.This book explains the Island, the customs and the people. There are illustration Maps, a small vocabulary, and a chart of the farms included.The first 32 pages are written by Davenport. Then a long selection from the Appendices to Jean Perrier's Islandia translated by John Lang.Islandia is "a land describable as a Utopia, though it is in fact too densely imagined and free of cognitive shaping to fit happily into that prescriptive.This book is a scarcely found collector item now.Low reserve. Items ship within 24-48 hours of payment unless payment falls on a weekend or holiday. Beyond Earth is your premier destination for rare books and vintage, collectible estate items. We specialize in curating a unique collection of rare and collectible books, spanning various genres and subjects. Additionally, we offer professional estate sale services to assist clients in managing and liquidating estate assets with care and expertise. We handle both local and online auctions for a wider range of reach that benefits both sellers and buyers. Book Sales: Explore our collection of rare, vintage and collectible books, featuring a diverse range of titles, editions, and subjects. From antique volumes to modern first editions, we pride ourselves on offering unique and diverse treasures. Estate Sales: We handle the complexities of estate liquidation and work closely to organize and execute successful sales. Additional Services: If you're looking to acquire a specific book or collectible item, we can help. We have a vast inventory that changes and grows weekly and assist private buyers with adding to their collections. Take a look at our current online inventory which grows daily. Feel free to message us with any questions or inquiries for items you may be in search of. Not all of our inventory is listed online and we often assist private buyers searching for specific items to add to their collection. We participate with eBay's International Shipping Program.Tracking number is provided when items ship.

Price: 40 USD

Location: Newport News, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-06T23:03:48.000Z

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