Lot 442 Augustus Hamilton. Maori Art. The Art …

Maori Art. The Art Workmanship of the Maori Race in New Zealand. A series of illustrations from specially taken photographs with descriptive notes and essays on the Canoes, Habitations, Weapons, Ornaments and Dress of the Maoris together with lists of the words in the Maori language used in relation to the subjects. 5 Tle. in 1 Bd. Mit zahlr. meist photogr. Abbildungen im Text und auf Tafeln. Dunedin, Fergusson & Mitchell, 1896-1900. 438, V S., 1 Bl. 4° (31 x 25 cm). Ganzmaroquin d. Zt. mit dreis. Goldschnitt, reicher Rücken- u. Deckelverg. (Kanten etwas berieben, vorderes Gelenk mit Schabstelle, Schnitt leicht stockfleckig).

Ozeanien - Neuseeland

Geographie und Reisen – Erste Ausgabe des Standardwerkes uber Handwerk und Kunsthandwerk der Maori, herausgegeben von "The New Zealand Institute, Wellington". - Taylor S. 256. - Hocken S. 433: "By far the most complete and authoritative work on the subject ... The descriptions and illustrations are very full, and include much more than is contained in the above list." - Die Illustrationen mit zahlreichen Artefakten, Waffen, Booten, Kleidung, Tatoos u.v.m., uberwiegend aus der Sammlung des Verfassers. - Gutes, dekorativ gebundenes Exemplar.

Geography and Travel – Oceanaia - New Zealand. - First edition of the standard work on Maori crafts and arts and crafts, published by 'The New Zealand Institute, Wellington'. - With numerous, mostly photographic, illustrations in the text and on plates. Contemp. full morocco with gilt edges, richly gilt stamped spine and cover (edges slightly rubbed, front joint with a scuff mark, edges slightly foxed). - Hocken p. 433: "By far the most complete and authoritative work on the subject ... The descriptions and illustrations are very comprehensive, and include much more than is contained in the above list." - The illustrations feature numerous artefacts, weapons, boats, clothing, tattoos and much more, predominantly from the author's own collection. - A fine, decoratively bound copy.

Startprice: 400 €
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