Calderon, George. Tahiti. By Tihoti. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1922. First U.S. issue, printed and bound in England, 8vo, fine in blue cloth gilt; pp. 260, with bibliography and vocabulary; photo-engraved frontis. and 50 portraits of Tahitians from the Author’s pencil sketches. His depiction of the Tahitian is unequalled by all but Gaughin. Published posthunously. The Author, a Rugby alumnus, was in Tahiti in 1906 and was killed at Gallipoli. A. Grove Day, No. 78: “none is more frank and uniquely personal [an account].” Price: GBP 30.00 other currencies   order no. 1165    inquire

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