THE HAPPY ISLES OF OCEANIA. Paddling the Pacific.

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publisher's original blue cloth with silver titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. A near fine copy, the binding square and firm, bright and fresh with a little bumping at the extremities. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owners' marks. Complete with the lightly rubbed and creased dustwrapper that is without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£16.99 to the lower front flap).

Inscribed by the author in black ink on the title page "To..... / with best wishes / Paul Theroux". The renowned travel writer's account of a trip taken through the Pacific Islands shortly after the break-up of his first marriage.