Elder John Rawson Ed (10 results)

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First / Limited. No 338/1000 copies and signed by Elder. An ex-library copy with minimal library marking. Blue cloth has titles in gilt on darkened spine. The corners, spine ends and edges are bumped and rubbed. Binding is tight with some foxing throughout - heavy in places. 280pp with maps and illustrations. Signed by Author.…

LIMITED SIGNED NUMBERED EDITION, super octavo, blue buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, top page edges stained blue, frontispiece, 280pp, illus, VG+ (sl tanning to spine, light scuffing, bruising & rubbing to extrems, moderate foxing to page edges, light foxing to eps) in d/w, SCRUFFY (heavy chipping and tearing to spine and front cover, moderate tanning, soiling and scuffing).…

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st. This sequal to John Elder's earlier book "The Letters and Journals of Samuel Marsden" is largely based on documents and records from the collection that became Dr Thomas Hocken's bequest to Otago University, which was instrumental in the publication of this title. (John Elder was Professor of History at Otago University.) The book explores the background to the establishment of the Church Missionary Society in NZ, in the second decade of the 1800s, with the document studies revealing much about the mission's relations with the Maori people, the difficulties encountered and problems created. A fascinatings study of the earliest days of European settlement in NZ. This is an ex-library copy of the 1934 limited first edition of 1000 copies, this being No 405 with Professor Elder's signature below that number on the title page verso. 280 pages including four appendices and index, colour art frontis, nine b/w plates including art, portraits, documents, three maps. Blue hard covers are VG with short overlay repair at spine top partially obscuring upper part of gilt spine title, light wear lower spine, FFEP has section cut from top corner. (7.5cm by 2cm deep), library stamp, donation label and card pocket below, library stamp with codes etc lower corner title page verso, through text block four small library stamps top page edges close to corner, apart from few creased corners text block otherwise excellent, having apparently spent much time in the library "stack." Original plain paper DJ has been backed with brown paper, is plastic protected, with a few chips and small pieces missing front corners, jacket taped to both pastedowns, crossed bar code lower front. Art, documents, Maps (illustrator). By Author.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Limited/Numbered. (frontis) 280p D-J (small pieces missing spine, front, in archival wrapper) Blue cloth binding, leaching of blue colour at base Light foxing FE Signed by the editor, #599 /1000, the important edition of the words of those who worked with Samuel Marsden and the CMS missions in New Zealand, including the Journals of Kendall and Hall, with illustrations. Signed by Author(s).…

1st edition hardback in original cloth Near Fine small octavo vi + 103pp., frontis., b/w pls., text ills., maps, appends., bibliog., index, Front hinge firm but tender o/w nice copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Some foxing. Chips and tears to margins of dust-jacket, with adhesive tape repairs at corners and at ends of dust-jacket spine. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover.; This copy is No. 32 of a limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed by the author. 280 pages + colour frontispiece + 9 plates. 3 full page maps. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges dyed blue (but very faded). Contains extracts from the diaries and correspondence of three agents of the Church Missionary Society - Thomas Kendall, William Hall, and John King. The companion volume to "Letters and Journals of Samuel Marsden". Bagnall E124.; Signed by Author.…

NUMBERED SIGNED EDITION, Imperial octavo, blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine, 580pp, illus, maps (heavy chipping to lower spine extrem, light wear to boards, light foxing to page edges) in VG- d/w (heavy chipping to spine extrems and flap corners, moderate scuffing and soiling to covers with patches of light surface loss, moderate tanning to spine).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. No signatures. Some spotting and dust stains to top page edges. Several 1" tears at head of dust wrapper spine. 2/3" tear at one corner of dust wrapper. Some creasing and foxing to dust wrapper spine and margins of dust wrapper. Dust wrapper protected in archival mylar cover.; No. 188 of a limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed by the author. This copy has the original receipt from the publisher loosely included. 280 pages + colour frontis + 9 plates. 3 full page maps. Blue cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine. Top page edges dyed blue. Contains extracts from the diaries and correspondence of three agents of the Church Missionary Society - Thomas Kendall, William Hall, and John King. The companion volume to "Letters and Journals of Samuel Marsden". Bagnall E124.; 8vo; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. This copy is noteworthy for having an elaborately illuminated presentation inscription on the front free endpaper, signed by A W Reed [Alexander Wyclif]. The presentation is to Mr F. W. Moor, from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Sunday School, Trentham. Reed's uncle A. H. Reed was a collector of mediaeval illuminated manuscripts and early bibles. His collection is now housed in the Dunedin Public Library. The firm of A. H. & A. W. Reed was a major publishing house in New Zealand. 280 pages + colour frontispiece + 9 plates. 3 full page maps. Blue cloth covers with gilt lettering on spine. No. 270 of a limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed by the author. Contains extracts from the diaries and correspondence of three agents of the Church Missionary Society - Thomas Kendall, William Hall, and John King. The companion volume to Elder's "Letters and Journals of Samuel Marsden". [Reference: Bagnall E124].; 8vo; Signed by Author.…

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 1924. 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: : - 140, 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. 140 140.…