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    By Richard Taylor
    London   William Macintosh
    9" by 6" viii, 331, [1pp]
    Richard Taylor's account of the history of New Zealand, including the missionary work in the country, an illustrated first edition.
    By Richard Taylor

    1868 The Past and Present of New Zealand

    London   William Macintosh
    9" by 6" viii, 331, [1pp]
    Richard Taylor's account of the history of New Zealand, including the missionary work in the country, an illustrated first edition.
    £125.00
    : 0.75kgs / : 951P32
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    First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

    The first edition.

    A historical account of New Zealand, exploring the past, contemporary history, as well as prospects for the future of the country. The author, a Reverend and missionary to New Zealand, pays special attention to the religious history of the country, in particular in its colonisation. 

    Illustrated with a frontispiece, seven plates, and headpieces. Collated, complete.

    By Richard Taylor.

    Condition

    In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the pine and to the extremities. Light marks to the cloth. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Prize inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.

    Good

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