Basil Howard — Rakiura

Wellington , A.H and A. W. Reed Dunedin and Wellington, 1940. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce volume on 'Rakiura', or Stewart Island, New Zealand. The first edition in the very rare original dustwrapper of this volume on Rakiura, native name for Stewart Island, New Zealand. This island is known as an isle of loveliness and adventure, this book tells the narrative of the whole story of Stewart Island, from the discovery of Foveaux Strait to the flora and faunas typical of the place. Complete with frontispiece and nineteen illustrations and nine maps. With unclipped dustwrapper. In the publisher's original black cloth binding, with titles stamped in gilt to spine. Externally smart, with minor shelfwear and slight bumping to head and tail of spine and extremities. Kenn Back bookplate to front pastedown. Dustwrapper is smart, with minor shelfwear. Wraps are slightly suned, especially to spine. Minor puncture marks to spine repaired by previous owner. Previous owner's protective sellotape internal to wraps, not affecting cover. Unclipped. Internally, firmly bound. Inscribed and signed by previous owned to front pastedown, dated 16/7/43. Complete with frontispiece and nineteen illustrations and maps. Very Good . Ill.: Unnamed. Very Good .