A True Tale of Love in Tonga
London: Faber & Faber, 1935. First edition. Hardcover. 51 pp. Octavo. [21 cm]. 1/4 green paper over illustrated paper boards featuring a palm tree. Corners bumped, spine toned. Both front and rear boards are slightly cocked. Spine rolled. Previous owner's name and inscription penned in black ink on front free end paper, which also has leftover sticker debris on top right corner. Dust jacket is very good - condition, with small chips at corners and head/tail of spine. Very good -. Item #64008
With 23 engravings and 333 words by Robert Gibbings, inspired by his travels to Tahiti. It tells the story of a forbidden romance, based on a folk tale popular with Tahitian locals.
Price: $50.00