Dieffenbach Ernest (24 results)

Condition: New. pp. 27.

Condition: New. pp. 27.

Condition: New. pp. 27.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th century New Zealand, a land brimming with potential yet shrouded in mystery for European eyes. The author, a naturalist accompanying a colonizing expedition, delves into the country's physical landscape, its unique flora and fauna, and its indigenous inhabitants. He provides detailed accounts of his journeys through the uncharted wilds, capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of untouched forests and the stark, dramatic terrain. Beyond the picturesque, he examines the land's potential as a new home for Europeans, critically assessing the viability of various industries such as timber and whaling, highlighting the challenges of establishing a colony in such a remote and complex environment. The author's encounters with the MÃÂori people provide a nuanced perspective, dispelling myths about their savagery and revealing a complex culture ripe for exploration. The book serves as a valuable historical document, offering a firsthand account of the early days of colonization in New Zealand, a period marked by both opportunity and uncertainty. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 Vols, pp.vii,431; iv,396,4 (adverts), vignette title, complete with 5 lithographed pictorial plates (two a little foxed). Original green cloth, some wear at foot and top of spine. Deals extensively with the Maoris, their culture and traditions and has a long section on the Maori language, with a grammar and dictionary. An important and rare early New Zealand classic, from which much information was taken for subsequent works. Rare copy of the second issue.

VII (1), 431 SS; IV, 396 SS., 4 SS. Verlagswerbung. Zwei Frontispizes, zwei Titelvignetten. Als Arzt und Naturforscher für die New Zealand Company bereiste Ernst Dieffenbach (1811 - 1855) zwischen 1839 und 1841 die Nordinsel Neuseelands. Dieser 1843 erstmals veröffentlichte, sehr lesenswerte zweibändige Bericht über seine Entdeckungen und Erfahrungen behandelt die Landschaften, die Flora, die Fauna und die Inselbewohner. - Die Schutzumschläge stärker, die fliegenden Vorsätze und auch ein wenig die Einbände an den Rändern und Kanten leimschattig. Ansonsten gute, saubere Bände Bei Bedarf können Bilder gesendet werden. - Stand 16. 7. 2026: Wir teilen heute mit, daß ein Großteil unserer Titel nunmehr preislich reduziert wurde! Nutzen Sie das "Sommerloch". Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 0 8°, original bordeauxrote Pappbände, Rückentitel goldgeprägt. In den illustr. original Schutzumschlägen. Reprint of the Edition London, Murray, 1843.

Green Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. 2 volumes. vii, 431; 396 pages.1 frontispiece and 3 plates. Spines rebacked retaining the original backstrips with a few small pieces lacking. The new spine is a beige colour, the boards and old spine are green. Lacking all pages up to page 1 in volume 2. Contents of Volume I: Part I - Cook's Straits: General Remarks; Cook's Straits - Queen Charlotte's Sound - Te-awa-iti - Cloudy Bay - Whales and Whalers; Port Nicholson - Wellington - Excursion into the valley of the Eritonga; Kapiti, or Entry Island - Mana, or Table Island; Return to Queen Charlotte's Sound - West Bay - East Bay - Island of Arapaoa; Northern Shore of Cook's Straits; Taranaki, or Mount Egmont; District from Taranaki to Mokau; The Climate of Cook's Straits and New Zealand in general; General Considerations on Cook's Straits; The Natives inhabiting the Shores of Cook's Straits. Part II Northern Island - Northern Districts: Reinga - North Cape - Pa-renga-renga, or Village of the Lily; Harbour of Houhoura, or Mount Carmel - Rangaunu - Kaitaia; Harbour of Mango-nui, in Lauriston Bay; Harbour of Wangaroa; Wangape and Hokianga; Waimate, Lake Maupere, and Thermal Springs; Bay of Islands; Wairoa, Kaipara; Gulf of Hauraki - Coromandel Harbour - Waiho, or the Thames - Waitemata Harbour - Auckland; Harbour of Manukao, or Symonds Harbour; River Waikato - Wainga-roa - Aotea - Kawhia; River Waipa - Mission-Station of Otawao; Lake Taupo and Tongariro; Rotu-kaua - Rotu-Mahana - Tera-wera; Rotu-Kareka - Rotu-rua - Rotu-iti; Journey to Tauranga; Journey into the Valley of the Waiho, or Thames - Mata-mata - Pikao; Some Remarks on the Botany of New Zealand. Illustrations: View of Taupo; Mount Egmont; Rua Pahu; Balaena Antipodum (southern rightwhale). Contents of Volume I: Part I - Cook's Straits: General Remarks; Cook's Straits - Queen Charlotte's Sound - Te-awa-iti - Cloudy Bay - Whales and Whalers; Port Nicholson - Wellington - Excursion into the valley of the Eritonga; Kapiti, or Entry Island - Mana, or Table Island; Return to Queen Charlotte's Sound - West Bay - East Bay - Island of Arapaoa; Northern Shore of Cook's Straits; Taranaki, or Mount Egmont; District from Taranaki to Mokau; The Climate of Cook's Straits and New Zealand in general; General Considerations on Cook's Straits; The Natives inhabiting the Shores of Cook's Straits. Part II Northern Island - Northern Districts: Reinga - North Cape - Pa-renga-renga, or Village of the Lily; Harbour of Houhoura, or Mount Carmel - Rangaunu - Kaitaia; Harbour of Mango-nui, in Lauriston Bay; Harbour of Wangaroa; Wangape and Hokianga; Waimate, Lake Maupere, and Thermal Springs; Bay of Islands; Wairoa, Kaipara; Gulf of Hauraki - Coromandel Harbour - Waiho, or the Thames - Waitemata Harbour - Auckland; Harbour of Manukao, or Symonds Harbour; River Waikato - Wainga-roa - Aotea - Kawhia; River Waipa - Mission-Station of Otawao; Lake Taupo and Tongariro; Rotu-kaua - Rotu-Mahana - Tera-wera; Rotu-Kareka - Rotu-rua - Rotu-iti; Journey to Tauranga; Journey into the Valley of the Waiho, or Thames - Mata-mata - Pikao; Some Remarks on the Botany of New Zealand. Illustrations: View of Taupo; Mount Egmont; Rua Pahu; Balaena Antipodum (southern rightwhale).

Leather. Condition: Good Only. None (illustrator). First edition. A scarce and important early travel work on New Zealand. With five illustrations. Written by the esteemed German physician, geologist and naturalist, Johann Ernst Dieffenbach. Ernest/Ernst Dieffenbach was the first trained scientist to live and work in New Zealand. This is the first edition of his travel work which explains his travels under the auspices of the New Zealand Company. Dieffenbach was one of the first Europeans to visit the Rotomahana area in New Zealand. Collated, Appears to be lacking the contents leaves to volume I (v-vii) as the text starts immediately after the end of the preface (iv). All plates are present, with three plates to volume one and two plates to volume two. Two volumes bound as one. Lacking the very scarce publisher's adverts. In a half calf binding with paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart with patches of heavy rubbing to the boards, joints and to the extremities. Small loss to the top corner of the spine label. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Rear hinge is tender and may loosen with further handling. Front endpaper,frontispiece and title page to volume I are detached but present. Frontispiece to volume II is detached but present. Tape repair to the title page of volume II. Good Only. book.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An important early travel work on New Zealand by the esteemed German physician, geologist and naturalist, Johann Ernst Dieffenbach. The first edition of this uncommon two-volume work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Stamp to the title page of Volume I. Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette and two further plates to Volume I. Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette and one further plate to Volume II. Collated, complete. Ernest Dieffenbach was the first trained scientist to live and work in New Zealand. This is the first edition of his travel work, in which he provides an account his travels under the auspices of the New Zealand Company. Dieffenbach was one of the first Europeans to visit the Rotomahana area in New Zealand. With the very scarce four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of Volume II. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, though faded to the spines, with marks to the rear board of Volume I. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for scattered spotting to the first few pages of each volume. Very Good. book.

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An important early travel work on New Zealand by the esteemed German physician, geologist and naturalist, Johann Ernst Dieffenbach. The first edition of the work, in two volumes.Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette and two further plates to Volume I. Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette and one further plate to Volume II. Lacking the very scarce four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of Volume II, as is typical with this work, otherwise complete.Rebound in smart half calf.The work of Ernest, or Ernst Dieffenbach, who was the first trained scientist to live and work in New Zealand. In this travel work, Dieffenbach provides an account his travels under the auspices of the New Zealand Company. Notably, Dieffenbach was one of the first Europeans to visit the Rotomahana area in New Zealand. Rebound in half calf. Externally smart with slight rubbing causing minor lifting to leather. The odd mark to the spines. Internally, title page to volume one detached but present, otherwise firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot and handling mark. Very Good. book.

Leather. Condition: Near Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An elegantly bound, two volume set of this early travel work documenting Ernest Dieffenbach's time spent in New Zealand, illustrated with plates. First edition. Complete in two volumes. Smartly bound in a contemporary half calf, by Craft Bookbinding.Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette and two further plates to Volume I. Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette and one further plate to Volume II. Collated, complete. The work of Ernest, or Ernst Dieffenbach, who was the first trained scientist to live and work in New Zealand. In this travel work, Dieffenbach provides an account his travels under the auspices of the New Zealand Company. Notably, Dieffenbach was one of the first Europeans to visit the Rotomahana area in New Zealand. Lacking the very scarce four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of Volume II, as is typical with this work. Bound in a contemporary half calf, by Craft Bookbinding. Externally, lovely, with light shelf wear only. Endpapers renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Plates to volume I are rather spotted, although otherwise, pages are bright and clean. Near Fine. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Complete Set, Two Volumes, vii, [1] 431 pp. iv, 396 pp. illustrated. Publishers blind-stamped green cloth, gilt titled, uncut.[Written by the esteemed German physician, geologist and naturalist, Johann Ernst Dieffenbach, who was the first trained scientist to live and work in New Zealand. Dieffenbach was one of the first Europeans to visit the Rotomahana area in New Zealand]. Excellent Set in the Original cloth.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1841 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 22 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1843 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 456 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 456 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1841. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 11, Pages:- 27, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 11 27.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1843. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 456, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 456 456.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1841] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Vol: - Volume 11, Pages 27, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. Volume 11 27.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in (1843). The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 418, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 418 418.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in (1843). The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 454, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 454 454.