Omai, First Polynesian Ambassador to England; The True Story of His Voyage There in 1774 with Captain Cook; of How He Was Feted by Fanny Burney, Approved by Samuel Johnson, Entertained by Mrs Thrale & Lord Sandwich and Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Language: English

Published by The Colt Press, san, 1940

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Seller: T. W. Palmer Books, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.T. W. Palmer Books

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24 x 18.5 cm, [115] pp., frontispiece is Reynold's portrait of Omai, deckle edges, totally uncut original tapa cloth batique with white canvas spine and paper label printed and decorated in blac.

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Title
Omai, First Polynesian Ambassador to England; The True Story of His Voyage There in 1774 with Captain Cook; of How He Was Feted by Fanny Burney, Approved by Samuel Johnson, Entertained by Mrs Thrale & Lord Sandwich and Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds
Author
Clark, Thomas Blake
Publisher
The Colt Press, san
Publication year
1940
Condition
As New
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Joshua Reynolds (1723/07/16-1792/02/23)
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

T. W. Palmer Books

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I have been a book collector for half a century, specializing in the scientific exploration of the American West. It is time to dispose of my collection. I have also collected in other areas including history of cartography; botany and botanical art; western railroads; Grabhorn books; Chinese art, history, and culture.

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botanical art, Chinese art, history and culture, botany, cartography, Grabhorn Press, Rare and Scholarly books: Scientific exploration of the American West, Western railroads

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T. W. Palmer Books

259 West 23rd Avenue
Eugene, OR U.S.A. 97405-2855