PENGUIN ISLAND.; With an Introduction by Carl Van Doren, and a Preface by the Author.
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1947. 1st edition thus (Newman & Wiche 181). # 325 / 1500 cc. SIGNED by Cameron. xvi, 324, [6] pp. Illustrated by Malcolm Cameron. Royal 8vo. White calfskin spine over blue & white patterned paper-wrapped boards, gilt stamped spine lettering. Blue topstain. Brlown paper-wrapped slipcase, with printed paper title label to spine. Spine lightly sun-tanned, modest wear, a VG+ copy in a similar slipcase. Item #50544
First published in 1908, Penguin Island is a satirical fictional history, "which satirizes the Dreyfus affair, though both brief and complex satires of European history, politics, philosophy and theology are present throughout the novel. At various points, real historical figures such as Columba and Saint Augustine are part of the story, as well as fictionalized characters who represent historical people. Penguin Island is a satire on society and human nature in which morals, customs, and the origin of religion and laws are lampooned." [Wiki].
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