London: Christopher Johnson , 1948. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 16mo 6" - 7" tall. J.G. Thomson. A cute little volume, this edition being quite scarce in the trade. Bound in turquoise-colored cloth, sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, a bit sunned, protected by a plastic coat, not price-clipped. Epilogue by Donald McI Johnson, arguing that Jonathan Swift's classic work of fantastic exploration was a not very thinly disguised rail against Socialism. Augmented with the black-and-white engraved illustrations of J.G. Thomson. [4], 5-80 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 355878
Title: A Voyage to Laputa
Author: Swift, Jonathan
Illustrator: J.G. Thomson
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus
Publisher: Christopher Johnson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1948
Size: 16mo 6" - 7" tall
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: Jonathan Swift socialism Laputa Lilliput Donald Mel Johnson

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