Newby,Eric On the Shores of the Mediterranean 0316604224

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Newby,Eric : On the Shores of the Mediterranean

Little Brown & Co, Boston, 1984

ISBN 0316604224

"formidably many-sided and densely packed: with insight,tearing spirits, and eye for the incongruous, insatiable curiosity and an unflagging narrative gift turn (this) into one of the most stimulating and rewarding travel books to be seen for a long time." (pp. 137-191 chapters on Greece, including Epirus,Thessaly,Mount Olympus) 448p. Map. bibliography. index.. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Near Fine - Slight Chips

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NEWBY, ERIC: : On the Shores of the Mediterranean

LONDON.HARVILL,1984.

ISBN 0316604224.

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.FINE/NFINE.No owner inscrptn,but price-clipped dw/dj. Light crease to top edges - shelf wear? 8vo,448pp includes b/w map+illus by Jonathan Newby,a bibliography and an index. Newby embarks on what is possibly his most ambitious project: a journey from his vineyard in Tuscany clockwise around the Mediterranean.A selective but highly entertaining view of a coastline which is absolutely laden with history,from the building of the pyramids to the disaster of the Gallipoli landings in WW1.It is doubtful if any other book about the Mediterranean conveys with the same vitality,the sheer variety of life, landscape,atmosphere and history that exists to this day on its shores. Please contact seller,because of the weight/value of this item,for correct, insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Not SIGNED.

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Newby, Eric : ON THE SHORES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Harvil Press, London, 1984

ISBN 0002168871

large 8vo. 448pp. Pictorial colour d.j. Illustrations by Jonathan Newby and double page map. No fading, clipping or inscriptions. A lovely unmarked copy.. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Fine

1st edition

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NEWBY, Eric : On the Shores of the Mediterranean

Harvill Press, 1984

UNCORRECTED PROOF. A near fine copy in the original printed wrappers as issued, very light wear to extremities.

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