Author: Paul Groussac Title: Les Iles Malouines: Nouvel Expose D&Apos;Un Vieux Litige
Description: Buenos Aires, Imprimerie Coni Freres, Editeurs, 1910. First edition. Leather. An uncommon French exploration of the history of the Falkland Island's history and status, complete with a folding map a loosely inserted criticism of the work in Spanish. This work examines the history of the discovery and occupation of the Falkland Islands.Paul Groussac (1848-1929) was a French-born Argentinian writer, historian and literary critic. His works include 'Studies of Argentine History', 'Literary Criticism and the Malvinas Islands' and 'Argentine Tales&apos. He was director of the literary journal SudAmerica, making him an important literary figure in Argentina.With the original endpapers restored and loosely inserted.Complete with a folding map.The first French edition of this work.Loosely inserted is a booklet comprising a criticism of this work in Spanish by Juan Bautista Magaldi. In a modern quarter calf binding. Externally very smart, with just slight general wear. Ownership bookplate to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a touch age-toned, but otherwise clean. Original endpapers preserved and inserted loosely. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .
Keywords: Falkland Islands Paul Groussac History of Exploration Paul Groussac None
Price: GBP 150.00 = appr. US$ 214.20 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 769R20
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