Postmarks from Paradise: The Philatelic & Numismatic History of West Indies Cricket [Inscribed to Geoffrey Holder]

Republic of Trinidad & Tobago: Albert WB Sydney / Sydney House, 2008. First Edition. Quarto (29cm); navy blue cloth-covered boards, with titling stamped in silver on spine and front cover; dustjacket; 316pp; illus. Inscribed on front endpaper: "For Geoffrey Holder, It is a tremendous pleasure for me to present you with a copy of this work, which I hope you will thoroughly enjoy. With best wishes, Albert WB Sydney 2009", and inscribed on title page: "For Geoffrey Holder, with warm regards, Albert WB Sydney". Rubbing with loss of cloth to crown and upper board edges; Very Good. Dustwrapper, designed by Troy Rhodes, has trivial surface wear, with light peeling to lower front panel, tiny chip to base of spine, and light creases to extremities; Very Good.

Inscribed to Geoffrey Holder, a Trinidadian-American actor and dancer, with projects completed with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Explores postage stamps and history of Trinidad and Tobago, including West Indies cricket memorabilia and neckties. [84978].