Mikes George Text (3 results)
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Published by Andre Deutsch, London, 1967
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA)
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Add to basketHardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Orange cloth with bright gilt spine titles and sun front decoration; 8vo; 8.5 inches; 11-142 [1] pages. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Inscrip…tion on the title page. The Mylar protected dust jacket has been price-clipped and loss on the upper spine with closed chips on the top edge. Offers a humorous yet thoughtful exploration of life in Jamaica. Mikes, known for his witty observations on cultures, here reflecting on Jamaican society, capturing its essence with a blend of humor and genuine affection. The book paints a vibrant picture of Jamaican life, focusing on both its challenges and its beauty. His narrative sheds light on cultural nuances and societal dynamics, making it not just a travelogue but also a reflective piece on human interactions and colonial legacies. [Adapted from Reviews]. Illustrated Dust Jacket and in-text drawings by papas. (illustrator).
Published by Zürich. Diogenes Verlag. 1970., 1970
Seller: Worpsweder Antiquariat, Worpswede, GermanyWorpsweder Antiquariat
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Add to basketOrig.Pappe. 93,(1) Seiten+Verlagsanz. 11.-15. Tausend. Ecken bestoßen. Aus dem Englischen von N. O. Scarpi. Gut erhalten.
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Fernöstlicher Diwan. Eine Asienreise in achtzig Tagen. Mit Zeichnungen von Paul Flora.
Mikes, George (Text) - Paul Flora (Ill.); Friedrich Torberg (Übers.) [; Ruth Binde]
Language: German
Published by Zürich, Diogenes Verlag, 1959
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Antiquariat Uhlmann, Zürich, SwitzerlandAntiquariat Uhlmann
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Add to basketKart. 8°, 223 S., zahlr. Abb. Rücken etw. gebräunt, Rückentitel tlw. ausgeblichen, Einband unfrisch u. min. fleckig, Vorsätze gebräunt, innen sonst tadellos. EA (W/G 17 für Friedrich Torberg). Mit Widmung des Verfassers in blauem Kugelschreiber an die Literaturvermittlerin Ruth Binde auf vorderem fliegendem Vorsatzblatt (datiert… März 1959). «Berechtigte Übertragung von Friedrich Torberg».
