Inscribed by Author and Photographer
Iberia: Spanish Travels And Reflections
Publication: New York: Random House, 1968. First Edition.
Notes: The first trade edition of this travelogue devoted to Spain, inscribed by both Michener and the photographer, Robert Vavra.
The book was described by Michener as "a nineteenth-century English-style travel book with much personal observation, much reflection and much affection." It is extensively illustrated with black-and-white halftone photographs by Vavra, an American photographer best known for his work in Spain.
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Edition + Condition: First edition (first printing stated). Orange top-edge stain somewhat spotted, else a very good copy in a very good, price-clipped dust jacket. The mostly white jacket has some soiling and spotting. This copy is signed by both Michener and Vavra, and is scarce thus. The recipient was the author of books on aircraft carriers and the Beatles, "Bucks County, Pa. 8-VII-69. To Gareth L. Pawlowski, salud y pestesa (sic, pesetas?) y tiempo para gustarlos. James A. Michener [then in Vavra's hand] y como un recuerdo de Robert Vavra [rough translation of off-kilter Spanish: Health and money and time to enjoy them and like a memory from...].
Item No: #161214
Price: $400