The Story of the Gypsies

Bercovici, Konrad

Published by Cape, London, 1929

About this Item

First UK Edition. Publisher's red boards with gilt lettering to the spine. Maroon top edge. Minor discolouration to the boards still a VG+ copy. In the VERY RARE dust wrapper priced 12s 6d net to the inside flap As called for. The D/W has minor wear/light chipping at the head and tail of the spine but is overall i VG (or better) condition. A learned discussion of the mystery of the origin of the Gypsy race and their language, their achievement of happiness without civilisation, and the wild romanticism of their complete denial of nearly all accepted ethical and social values. Published in 1929, this book is a cultural, historical record of Roma culture in various European countries, as observed by the author. Each chapter describes the unique gypsy experience in each country, including the talents, skills, customs, laws and social interchange with local populations. Each chapter is like a cultural photograph taken in the early 1900's, prior to the European Holocaust. Scarce in dust wrapper. Photographs/scans available upon request. Seller Inventory # 355490721142

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Story of the Gypsies

Publisher: Cape, London

Publication Date: 1929

Binding: Hard Cover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition.