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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). Narrative of a Four Months' Residence among the Natives of a Valley of the Marquesas Islands; or, a Peep at Polynesian Life. London: John Murray, 1846.
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MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891). Narrative of a Four Months' Residence among the Natives of a Valley of the Marquesas Islands; or, a Peep at Polynesian Life. London: John Murray, 1846.
Two volumes in one, 8o. Half-title. Frontispiece map, extra-illustrated with a folded albumen photograph of a nude Fijian woman. 19th-century brown cloth, front cover with gilt arms of Thomas Graham Jackson (some light rubbing). Provenance: Hugh Jackson (signature dated 1847 on front flyleaf) -- Thomas Graham Jackson (bookplate; binding) -- Murney Mintzer (ink stamp on front flyleaf).
FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE OF MELVILLE'S FIRST BOOK, p.19 line 1 reading "Pomare." BAL 13652.
Two volumes in one, 8
FIRST EDITION, SECOND ISSUE OF MELVILLE'S FIRST BOOK, p.19 line 1 reading "Pomare." BAL 13652.