The Caltex Book of a Maori Lore
by Cowan, James (Revised by J. B. Palmer)
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
A.H. & A. W. Reed, Wellington . Auckland . Sydney, 1966. Reprint. Softcover (Stiff Boards). Good/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Dennis Turner. 165 g.; V, 6-64 pages, biography of James Cowan, preface by author and index (which is also printed on the verso of the rear book panel). The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white illustrations by Dennis Turner, along with black-and-white reproduction of contemporary illustrations and black-and-white photographs. Black-and-white illustrated cover which has had a ochre coloured overlay, against a gold background with black and white titles to the front panel. Minor rubbing to the spine edges and to the book corners. Sunning to the rear panel along with a few marks. Browning to the verso of the book panels and light age toning of the internal text. A small potted history of the Maori people of New Zealand, touching on all aspects of life, including social, religious, cultivation, war and arts and crafts. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Dennis Turner. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: History; History -- Pacific; New Zealand; Inventory No: 0108128. .
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0108128
- Title
- The Caltex Book of a Maori Lore
- Author
- Cowan, James (Revised by J. B. Palmer)
- Illustrator
- Dennis Turner
- Format/Binding
- Softcover (Stiff Boards)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- A.H. & A. W. Reed
- Place of Publication
- Wellington . Auckland . Sydney
- Date Published
- 1966
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Maori -- Native People -- History -- Mythology -- Life -- New Zealand History; History -- Pacific; New Zealand; Dennis Turner Unbranded Cowan, James (Revised by J. B. Palmer) The Caltex Book of a Maori Lore
- Bookseller catalogs
- History -- Pacific;
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
Biblio member since 2005
melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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- Verso
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