Rafael H. Saiegh — Francia En Las Islas Malvinas

Buenos Aires, Emece Editores, 2005. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition Spanish work on the French occupation and possession of the Falkland Islands, complete with colourful illustrations throughout. The first edition of this work.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.In the original Spanish.An interesting study into France in the Falkland Islands.The French occupied the Islands after the Seven Years' War, ending with a protest and the Islands being transferred to Spanish power. This work explores and explains the occupation and the lives of those inhabiting the Island.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and with beautiful colour illustrations throughout.By Rafael W. Saiegh.Bookplate of Kenn Back to the front paste down. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years.  He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations.  His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are starting a little but remain firm. Bookplate and bookseller's label to the front paste down. Dust wrapper with a few light marks, mostly to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed/Near Fine.