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IN THE NEW HEBRIDES: Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of Aneityum, from 1850 till 1877 by Inglis, Rev. John, D.D. (1808-91) - 1887

by Inglis, Rev. John, D.D. (1808-91)

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IN THE NEW HEBRIDES: Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of Aneityum, from 1850 till 1877 by Inglis, Rev. John, D.D. (1808-91) - 1887

IN THE NEW HEBRIDES: Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of Aneityum, from 1850 till 1877

by Inglis, Rev. John, D.D. (1808-91)

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London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1887. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Inscribed by the author on a prefatory blank leaf. "Inglis was a missionary stationed in the New Hebrides Islands; he was based at Aneityum. His book covers every aspect of life on the islands, from observations on the terrain to local ceremonies and festivities. Also included are biographical sketches of some of the missionaries who first brought Christianity to those islands" (Hill 866).

Octavo: xvi, 352 p. with a map and a portrait plate. The erratum is tipped in before the rear flyleaf. Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles and ruled borders. Faint label shadow to the front flyleaf, with some general dust staining to the top edge. The spine is lightly sun faded, with a bit of wear to the corners and tips and some minor spotting; otherwise very good.
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  • Publisher T. Nelson and Sons
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  • Date Published 1887
  • Keywords South Pacific, New Hebrides Islands, Vanuatu, English Missionaries, Pacific Voyages, Imperialism

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CHARTER OF A COLLEGE TO BE ERECTED IN NEW JERSEY BY THE NAME OF QUEEN'S  COLLEGE For the...
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CHARTER OF A COLLEGE TO BE ERECTED IN NEW JERSEY BY THE NAME OF QUEEN'S COLLEGE For the Education of the Youth of the Said Province and the Neighbouring Colonies

by Franklin, William , Governor Of The Province Of New Jersey

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New York: John Holt; At the Exchange. Good+. 1907. Flexible leather. No Copy of the First Charter of 10 November 1766 is known to exist. March 20, 1770 a second charter was granted in the name of King George the Third by William Franklin, Governor of the Province of New Jersey. A copy of this second or oldest charter printed in the year when granted, is here reproduced in facsimile. Edward L. Stevenson, Rutgers College, March 20, 1907. Flexible red leather with chipped edges. Front cover detached. Text tight, clean without foxing & intact. Marbled endpapers. Prior owners book plate. This rare copy of the Charter of Queen's College (Rutgers) is a candidate for rebinding. New Jersey ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 8 pages .
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CHARTER OF A COLLEGE TO BE ERECTED IN NEW JERSEY BY THE NAME OF QUEEN'S  COLLEGE For the...
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CHARTER OF A COLLEGE TO BE ERECTED IN NEW JERSEY BY THE NAME OF QUEEN'S COLLEGE For the Education of the Youth of the Said Province and the Neighbouring Colonies

by Franklin, William , Governor Of The Province Of New Jersey

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BARKER'S "KOMIC" PICTURE SOUVENIR, PART 3 Revised in 4 Parts

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In the New Hebrides - Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of...

In the New Hebrides - Reminiscences of Missionary Life and Work, Especially on the Island of Aneityum, from 1850 till 1877.

by Inglis, Rev. John

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London: T. Nelson, 1887. Book. Very Good. Blue Cloth. First Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xvi, 352 pages, map of the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu), one portrait plate of Mrs Inglis. Very clean and tidy copy. Inscription on title page "To the Bishop of Dunedin from his friend D.M. Stuart"..
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