Hawaii Gem of the Pacific Landmark #49 HB/DJ

Random House, 1954. Hardcover. Very Good Plus/Very Good. 8x5x1. Stephen Medvey. Vintage Hardback Book with Dust Jacket is in Very Good condition with a tight binding and clean crisp pages. Inside text is in Very Good Plus condition and appears to have had little, if any, use and may be unread. There is a short inscription from "Opa" dated "Jan 1955" and a small name stamp on the first end page. No other writing or markings in the book. Outside cloth covers are very nice with very minor corner wear. Dust Jacket is in Very Good condition with some edge chipping primarily to the top and of the outside spine area and and top of the back cover with some small missing pieces. Dust Jacket is NOT price clipped (150/150) and is now covered by a new clear mylar cover. Non-Library book that has come from a private collection. Hawaii Gem of the Pacific Landmark #49. Landmark Books and World Landmark Books are accurate, in-depth stories for young people in the 9-15 year old range. These living histories were written by award-winning authors or by men and women who experienced the events first hand. Written during the 1950's and 1960's and illustrated either with two-color drawings or clear photographs, the books are informative, enjoyable, and well worth reading and collecting. Landmark Book #49. In Hawaii: Gem of the Pacific, Oscar Lewis tells the fascinating story of the islands that have become famous as the Cross-roads of the Pacific.