Hayti, Or, the Black Republic

London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1884., 1884. 8vo. pp. xiv, [1 leaf], 343. folding partially hand-coloured engraved map. original black & gilt-stamped cloth, recased (covers rubbed, spine ends repaired with darker coloured cloth). First Edition. St. John wrote this account of Haiti after spending several years there as a chargé d'affaires and later, resident minister. Included are chapters on population,… Read more about this item

London, Smith, Elder & Co., 1884.Original decorated green cloth. With folding map. XIV,343 pp.First edition. - St. John wrote this account of Haiti after spending several years there as a chargé d'affaires and later, resident minister. Included are chapters on population, voodoo worship and cannibalism, and a general description of the country and its history. The book caused outrage… Read more about this item

New York: Scribner and Welford, 1889. Hardcover. Octavo; G+ Hardcover; Green spine with gold text; Boards have severe bumping and rubbing to the corners, edges and exterior, front and rear hinges are slightly separated but boards are not affected;Text block has age-tone, with foxing to the gutters of end papers, front free end- paper has an inscription by the… Read more about this item