First Edition: 70 pages of letterpress and 24 photographic plates, 5 text illustrations, original printed light card wrappers, a very good copy.
This monograph is a catalogue of the Pacific artefacts collected by Anders Sparrman during Captain James Cook's second voyage. The 24 collotype plates illustrate rare items such as Maori hei-tiki, Tongan clubs, and Tahitian mourning dress components.
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 4to (290 x 230 mm)
- Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
- Contact Person: Paul Mills
- Country: South Africa
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