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WILLIAMS, JOHN - A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Seas;
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WILLIAMS, JOHN
A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Seas;
London: John Snow 1839. xviii, 506p, colour frontis, fldg map. 190mm, rebound in half brown calf, marbled boards and the original title label. VG.
2. Ellis, William - Polynesian Researches, during a residency of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands; including descriptions of the Natural History & Scenery of the Islands - With remarks on the history mythology traditions arts manners & customs of the inhabitants. London, Fisher, Son & Jackson 1829. 2 volumes. Complete with frontis, plates and maps. Internal hinges pulling from bindings, heavy browning front pages and plates. 225mm, rebound in brown leather with brown cloth boards. Fair copy.
Provenance: John Mowbray Collection.
A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Seas;
London: John Snow 1839. xviii, 506p, colour frontis, fldg map. 190mm, rebound in half brown calf, marbled boards and the original title label. VG.
2. Ellis, William - Polynesian Researches, during a residency of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands; including descriptions of the Natural History & Scenery of the Islands - With remarks on the history mythology traditions arts manners & customs of the inhabitants. London, Fisher, Son & Jackson 1829. 2 volumes. Complete with frontis, plates and maps. Internal hinges pulling from bindings, heavy browning front pages and plates. 225mm, rebound in brown leather with brown cloth boards. Fair copy.
Provenance: John Mowbray Collection.
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