“A LAND OF INTELLECTUAL LIGHT AS WELL AS OF MYSTERIOUS DUST”

SASEK, Miroslav. This is Greece. [London]: W.H. Allen, [1966]. Folio, original illustrated boards, original dust jacket. $250.

First English edition of the 13th book in Sasek’s celebrated series of children’s books about the world.

This classic book in Sasek's series of illustrated geographical guides for children features his drawings on every page of Greece. Published simultaneously with the American edition; both were printed in Italy by Fratelli Fabbri Editori. Front flap price-clipped by the publisher, with pricing sticker providing the new price.

Book fine, dust jacket with a few minor rubs, closed tear at spine head, clean and bright.