The New Zealanders
1830, First Edition. London : C. Knight. Poor copy in the original brown cloth, with both hinges broken and boards detached. Panels and spine somewhat dust-dulled and rubbed, with some marginal tearing to the latter. Text remains secure to internal binding and in much better condition, with a bright and clean impression. Some faint foxing to prelims, and some occasional marginal creasing. An internally well-preserved and very serviceable reading copy. Item #456277
Series; Library of entertaining knowledge. Physical description; iv, 424 pages, 1 leaf of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm. Notes; Published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Authorship attributed to George L. Craik. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; M ori (New Zealand people) - Social life and customs - 19th century, M ori (New Zealand people) - First contact with other peoples - Sources, New Zealand - Description and travel - 19th century, New Zealand - Discovery and exploration - British - Sources.
Price: €85.00