Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross First Edition Signed
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First Edition of Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross; lengthily inscribed by William Simon Long
LONG, William Simon.
Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross: A Popular Review of Life and Customs in Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Ancient Yucatan, with a Survey of the Great Panama Canal.
Camden, NJ: The Long Photographic Art Studios, 1912.
First edition of this early twentieth century travelogue of Caribbean islands and Latin American countries. Quarto, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, illustrated with a map, a chart, and mounted sepia toned gelatin silver prints. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "My dear Mark: I know you will find many familiar shots in this little volume, and I trust my description will receive your commendation. Best wishes from your friend, William S. Long Christmas, 1912." In very good condition.
Price: $975.00 Item Number: 148826
