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First Edition. First edition in the original Hungarian of this Swiftian satire by Karinthy. Described as the fifth voyage of Gulliver it describes a visit to a people who communicate solely through music.
In original card covers with illustration by Vendrei to front cover, repeated passim throughout the book as chapter headings. 128pp, uncut edges. Of the utmost scarcity in the original covers. Minor soiling and edge wear but substantially intact, clean and sound.
Reckoned to be one of the best continuations of Swift's great work and itself translated into numerous languages, including English.
Written by Dr Jeremy Parrott, who has the book in his hands. Nothing here is generated from a catalogue record.
Bibliographic detail
| Author | Karinthy, Frigyes |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Athenaeum, Budapest |
| Date | 1916 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Stock reference | ab_5664522056 |
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