John Murray, 1955. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1955. First Edition. 200 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated dust jacket over green cloth boards. Gilt lettering. Contains black and white plates. Flat signed by author to title page. Clean pages and plates with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces and bumping to corners. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Minor sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Visible wear marks to boards. Unclipped jacket. Panels and spine have light edgewear with tears and creases. Minor loss to spine and edges. Visible wear marks to spine and panels.

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Bookseller: World of Rare Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1712918226DPB
Title: Islands of Contrast: Adventures in New Zealand
Author: Beryl Miles
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good/Good
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: John Murray
Date Published: 1955

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