Islands of Tahiti

KEA Editions, 1984. R1 - A hardcover book SIGNED by Erwin Christian on the half-title page in very good condition in good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping, crease and few tiny tears and soiled patches on the edges and corners, scattered rubbing, scratches scuffing, and light stains, tanning and light shelf wear. Book cocked, some bumped corners, light tanning and shelf wear. Includes three(3) laid in photograph prints that have some wrinkling and crease, light tanning and shelf wear. Photography by Erwin Christian. 12.25"x9.5", 288 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Tahiti is the largest island of the Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. It is located in the central part of the Pacific Ocean and the nearest major landmass is Australia. Divided into two parts, Tahiti Nui (bigger, northwestern part) and Tahiti Iti (smaller, southeastern part), the island was formed from volcanic activity; it is high and mountainous with surrounding coral reefs. Tahiti is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity and an overseas country of the French Republic. The capital of French Polynesia, Pape?ete, is located on the northwest coast of Tahiti. The only international airport in the region, Fa?a?? International Airport, is on Tahiti near Pape?ete. Tahiti was originally settled by Polynesians between 300 and 800 CE. They represent about 70% of the island's population, with the rest made up of Europeans, Chinese and those of mixed heritage. The island was part of the Kingdom of Tahiti until its annexation by France in 1880, when it was proclaimed a colony of France, and the inhabitants became French citizens. French is the sole official language, although the Tahitian language (Reo Tahiti) is also widely spoken. . Signed. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.