Afriko; Ameriko; Azio; Europo; Oceanio
Afriko; Ameriko; Azio; Europo; Oceanio
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Title: Afriko; Ameriko; Azio; Europo; Oceanio
Author: Sekelj, Tibor, ed.
Publication: Subotica [Serbia]: Eldona Sekcio ESS, 1983.
Description: Complete five-volume set of the miniature book series "La mondo de Tibor Sekelj," edited by Tibor Sekelj. With numerous full-page woodcut illustrations by artist Károly Andruskó depicting scenes from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Chiefly illustrations, but with introductions in Esperanto by the editor. One of 1000 copies published by the Esperanto Society in Subotica. Printed by Mladi Grafičar in Ada. Bound by Varnyú György and Varnyú Valéria in full black leatherette over boards, lettered in gilt, with red dust jackets decorated in gilt. 2 x 1.625 inches; 5 volumes (unpaged). Ghost pencil markings on blank preliminary page of one volume, else clean and crisp. A Fine, collectible copy of this five-volume pictorial travelogue. Károly Andruskó was called "the greatest miniature book artist" by miniature book expert Louis W. Bondy. Andruskó was also known for his woodcut bookplates. Tibor Sekelj was a world traveler, author, and advocate for the Esperanto language. Worldcat shows six institutional holdings.