Polynesian Researches, during a Residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands; including descriptions of the Natural History & Scenery of the Islands -

This is a rare book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

With remarks on the history, mythology, traditions, ... arts, manners & customs of the inhabitants. ... 2 vols. London 1829. 8vo. Early half calf over marbled boards (front hinge of vol. 1 cracked but sound). Spine in compartments with gilt tooling, raised bands and uniform morocco titling labels. With 2 frontispieces, 6 full-page engr. plates, 16 wood-engrs. in the text, and 2 maps, one of which is fold. Plates foxed as usual, otherwise a good set of the 1st ed. Hill p.96. NOTE: Leaving Sydney in Dec. 1816, Ellis visited New Zealand before going to Tahiti and the Society Islands.