Rare Book Auction
Friday, 22 July - Thursday, 11 August 2022
De Foe Daniel - The Life And Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe (In Maori)
Estimate $500 - $1,000
Realised: $550 plus premium
Lot Details
Translated Into The New Zealand Language Under The Direction Of The Government, Printed At The "Independent" Office, Wellington, 1852, title pages in English & Maori, English page with inscription gifting it to the Gen Assembly Library, dated 1876 and label from the same hand, illustrated with 4 lithographs by T. S. Ralph including frontis of Crusoe and his dog, half green calf, ex libris with usual stamps etc. Very scarce copy
