Hardy, Norman H. (Illust.) [1864-1914]; Ernest Way Elkington — The South Savage Seas

London Adam & Charles Black First Edition, First Printing pp. xii, 211. Royal 8vo. measuring 9" x 6.5". Original dark green illustrated cloth over boards with gilt lettering to the spine, and front board; gilt top-edge. Comprises of sixty-eight full page colour plates all accompanied with their original captioned tissue-guards (all collated and accounted for), and one fold-out map in exquisite condition. Light bumping to the spine ends, very faint foxing (strictly confined to the endpapers), otherwise the contents remain bright, clean, and unmarked with tight, sound binding. A lovely presentation indeed, replete with wonderful full-colour plates depicting a variety of scenes, plants, Indigenous peoples, etc. Limited Edition of 3000 copies.