WHITE, JOHN [7 Volumes]
The Ancient History of the Maori
his Mythology and Traditions. Horo-Uta or Taki-Timu Migration, in 6 Vols together with the scarce book of illustrations. Wellington: George Didsbury 1887 – 1891. Vol.I. [1887] xii, 182, 164p, frontis, 3 plates, fldg genealogy table [tear, no loss]. Vol.II. [1887],x, 196, 177p, frontis, 5 plates. Vol.III. [1887], xii, 318, 126, frontis, 10 plates. Vol.IV. [1888], x, [3]-246, 236p, frontis, 12 plates. Vol.V. [1888], ix, [2] – 272p, 174p, Opinions of the Press [3] p, frontis, 12plates, map in text. Vol.VI. [1890], x 264, 70p, Opinions of the Press [3]p, frontis, 12 plates. Six volumes bound in the original red cloth stamped in black with Maori portrait, and with git spine titles. The spines are discoloured [as usual]. Together with illustrations Prepared for White’s Ancient History of the Maori. Govt Printer 1891. 124 B/W plates, bound in red cloth boards with gilt titles. A very good complete set.