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| THE ISLAND OF CYPRUS-AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE AND HANDBOOK. Compiled and edited by L. & H. A. MANGOIAN. Nicosia, Cyprus: Mangoian Bros., 1947. First Edition. A nice copy of this scarce but interesting book about the island of Cyprus. Lavishly illustrated with maps and photographs, this book wonderfully evokes the life and people of Cyprus more than 50 years ago, when it was still a peaceful and quiet island. This book was never reprinted and it is now scarce. From the Dust Jacket: "The Editors of this publication are to be congratulated for their initiative in undertaking the first comprehensive and authoritative guide-book designed for visitors to Cyprus'..." "...As a photographic firm specializing in subjects of interest to tourists the name of Mangoian is already familiar to many who have visited Cyprus; in this new and useful enterprise, I do not doubt that they will add to their reputation- A.H. S. Megaw, Director of Antiquities" Contents include: Treasure in Cyprus; Historical Survey; people and religion; places of interest; antiquities; folk art; holiday resorts; sports; village life and agriculture; geographical notes; forests; natural history; administration; education; trade and industries; index of importers; bibliography; index to advertisers; etc. Octavo-sized hardcover book with Dust Jacket; 246 pages of text, one folding map and many photographs. Very Good condition book; no writing or markings in the text; no torn or missing pages; no ownership markings. Original tan cloth binding, with light wear to edges, corners bumped. Dust Jacket is in Good condition, with wear and tears to edges, loss at head of spine; darkening to edges. Not price-clipped [price 12/6 shillings]. Price: CyP 65.00 | |