Sappho's Island - A paean for Lesbos
1970 (First edition).
Constable
, London, England
A scarce book being the first comprehensive book on Lesbos " taking in its sweep every aspect of the island from its prehistory, archaeology and literary glory to its topography and extreme physical beauty" including an assessment of the modern Lesbos with its robust and vigorous life and culture.
$65.00
Specifications
| Author | Braddock, Joseph |
| Publisher | Constable |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | 1970 (First edition) |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
1970 |
| Size | 8vo - Octavo, 152mm x 229mm |
| Chapters | X |
| Pages | 199pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Hardcover in olive green cloth with silver title original the sound spine with both the book and the illustrated mylar protected dust wrapper in excellent condition largely devoid of any shop wear. |
| Overall | Internally it is likewise in excellent condition with but one fault, a prior owner has very neatly excised a large segment containing a signature from the centre of the title page. there are eleven black and white photo illustrations included as well all in a perfect state. |