Adventure in New Zealand from 1839 to 1844 with Some Account of the Beginning of the British Colonization of the Islands

In two matching volumes. Scarce with map. Contemporary tan calf leather boards with gilt lettering to spines and 5 raised bands, gilt emblem to front. Speckled page edges. Boards are rather worn but otherwise serviceable. Corners are bumped, edges are worn. Outer joints are cracking on both volumes, spine leather lifted on volume one. Front inner hinge is cracked on volume one. Folding map by Arrowsmith is stub mounted and split in places. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 1789g. (YBP Ref: 030732:1-A3)

• Author: WAKEFIELD, Edward Jerningham
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• Publisher: John Murray
• Condition: Good Minus
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• Size: 8vo - over 73/4in - 93/4in Tall
• Binding: Hardcover
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• Published Date: 1845
• Edition: 1st
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• Language: English