signed first edition Booklet
1997 · Tavewa Island
by Van Sandwyk, Charles
Tavewa Island: Fiji Isles Paradise. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Booklet. An unblemished first edition of the Sketches from a Tropc Isle, drawn and annotated in the Fiji Islands by Charles van Sandwyk. Booklet in printed carton wrapper with tipped on turtle drawing. Signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the title page, a lovely presentation; How may I speak of my island home so you can know my love for her? Would it be hard to believe that a man could belong to his land and she to him? My youthful cup, which once brimmed with pride and wisdom, has been emptied of everything but this very love. ; 16mo; 28 pages; Signed by Author . (Inventory #: 26846)