Sappho's Island - A paean for Lesbos

Braddock, Joseph
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.