Polynesian Researches during a Residence of nearly six years in the South Sea Islands; including descriptions of the Natural History & Scenery of the Islands -
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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.
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Published: 1829
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