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Missions in Western Polynesia: being historical sketches of these Missions, from their Commencement in 1839 to the Present Time.
by Murray, A[rchibald] W[right]
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About This Item
First edition. John Snow. London. 1863. Octavo. xi, (1), 489, (1)pp + 16pp publisher's catalogue. Tissue guarded engraved frontis., 6 further plates. Original blue embossed cloth, gilt lettering and rules to spine. Spine darkened and rubbed to head and tail. Predominantly unopened.
Provenance: Bookplate of Sir Thomas George Fermor Hesketh, Bart., Rufford Hall to fep. Bookplate Easton Neston Library also to fep.
Sir Thomas George Fermor-Hesketh, 5th Bt (1825-1872), Politician and army officer.
Easton Neston was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. The house and its contents was sold by Lord Hesketh in 2005.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Paul Haynes Rare Books
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- Bookseller Inventory #
- Biblio450
- Title
- Missions in Western Polynesia: being historical sketches of these Missions, from their Commencement in 1839 to the Present Time.
- Author
- Murray, A[rchibald] W[right]
- Book condition
- Used
- Quantity available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Snow
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date published
- 1863
- Keywords
- Missions, London MIssionary Society, Polynesia, Vanuatu
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Exploration; Australasia;
- Size
- 8vo
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Paul Haynes Rare Books
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Hay on Wye, Herefordshire
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About Paul Haynes Rare Books
Paul Haynes has been an antiquarian bookseller since 1978. Based in Hay on Wye, he travels worldwide to buy and sell rare and old books. A member of the ABA, ILAB and PBFA. Paul Haynes Rare Books offers both antiquarian and scarce books in all subjects, with something of a bias towards the owner's passion for Travel and Exploration.
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- The heel of the spine.
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