Smilansky (Moshe) Palestine Caravan
£75
London, Methuen, 1935.
First edition. Inscribed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7s6d.
Inscribed with compliments from the author, an important Zionist who advocated peaceful coexistence with the Arabs in Mandatory Palestine.
Out of stock
Minor spotting; cloth a little dulled at spine; jacket rubbed with some minor tears and creases, spine slightly sunned.
Jacket artwork by S.C. Morton.
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