A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands; With Remarks Upon the Natural History of the Islands, Origin, Languages, Traditions and Usages of the Inhabitants
by Williams, Rev. John (of the London Missionary Society)
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About This Item
London: John Snow, 1842. Hardcover. Good. Tall octavo. [1], x, 154 pages, [1]. Illustrations in text. Text is printed in double columns. Folding map in front of Polynesia (including Hawaii). Marbled paper covered boards with leather corners and spine. Raised bands, decorations, and leather title label on the spine. Marbled end papers. Light shelf wear to the binding. Light soil to page 154. Very light scattered occasional brown spots or foxing to the contents. Hinges are sturdy. Previous owner inscription and numbers (not institutional) written top edge of the front blank end sheet. Includes a preface to the 'Fifth Thousand'. A good copy.
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- Title
- A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands; With Remarks Upon the Natural History of the Islands, Origin, Languages, Traditions and Usages of the Inhabitants
- Author
- Williams, Rev. John (of the London Missionary Society)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- John Snow
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1842
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