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Vintage 1972 HAITI "Her True Face" Coffee Table Book | Duvalier Era | Trilingual | Gilt Hardcover w/ Slipcase

$75

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Last updated about 6 hours ago in New York, New York

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Vintage 1972 HAITI "Her True Face" Coffee Table Book | Duvalier Era | Trilingual | Gilt Hardcover w/ Slipcase

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Travel, Pop culture, Photography, News & Politics, Lifestyle, Historical, Ethnic, Economics, Educational

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Hardback

Title

Haïti

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​A rare and historically significant vintage coffee table book, "HAÏTI: The first Negro Republic in the New World - her true face" (son vrai visage / su verdadera cara). Published circa 1972 during the controversial Duvalier regime, this book is a fascinating piece of political and cultural history. ​This large-format, official publication presents a state-sanctioned view of Haiti's culture, people, military, and achievements during that pivotal era. The entire text is presented trilingually in French, Spanish, and English, making it a comprehensive and accessible document. ​Lavishly illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white photographs, the book covers a wide range of topics, including Haitian art, dance, industry, Voodoo (Vaudou) traditions, and the armed forces, including the well-known "Tontons Macoutes." The striking black cloth cover features a beautiful gold gilt stamped palm tree, with an intricate vèvè-like symbol on the back. It is a powerful piece of national branding and propaganda from its time. ​Item Specifics: ​Title: Haïti: son vrai visage / su verdadera cara / her true face ​Year of Publication: Circa 1972 ​Binding: Hardcover in Black Cloth with Gold Gilt Stamping ​Language: Trilingual (French, Spanish, English) ​Format: Large Illustrated Coffee Table Book ​Special Features: Comes with its original protective slipcase. ​Condition: ​This is an excellent collector's copy. The condition of the book and its slipcase are notably different: ​ BOOK: The book itself is in Excellent / Near Mint vintage condition. The binding is tight, the gilt stamping is bright and crisp, and the corners are sharp. The interior pages are clean, bright, and free of markings. ​SLIPCASE: The slipcase is in Fair / Good condition. It has done its job protecting the book well but shows significant external shelfwear, including scuffing, rubbing, and spotting. ​This scarce trilingual edition is a must-have for collectors of Caribbean history, political memorabilia, and studies of the Black diaspora. It is both a beautiful object and an important historical document.

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