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Société nationale d'acclimatation, 1937. n°5 de septebmre octobre. In-8 broché illustré. Contenant : Les populations des Nouvelles Hébrides et leur civilisation. Couverture salie, intérieur très propre
Biography of John Paton re-cast from the original Autobiography by his brother James Paton for a younger audience. With frontispiece photograph of John Paton, and illustrated plates in the text. 304pp plus publishers advertisements. General shelfwear to covers, split down front pastedown, and back pastedown where webbing is exposed. Text pages in good condition. Inscription by previous owner on front free endpaper. Some foxing on both pastedowns.
Bloud et Gay, 1938 - EDITION ORIGINALE - in-12 - Broché - Couverture illustrée - 218 pages - Exemplaire non coupé - Très propre Bel envoi du frère du missionnaire :" Au Docteur Robelet , en reconnaissance pour ses soins assidus et efficaces.La vie héroïque de mon frère ainé l'apôtre des Cannibales, qui a usé sa forte santé en Polynésie dans les ilôts malsains de l'archipel des Nouvelles-Hébrides, sous les tropiques aux vents brûlants, en plein Pacifique, pour planter la Croix du christ en pays païen, Les Récollets, Juillet 1961"
8vo., First Edition thus, with portrait frontispiece and full-page map in the text, contemporary inscription on front free endpaper; red cloth, gilt back, red top, a very good, bright, clean copy in price-clipped dustwrapper, the latter rubbed at edges and with loss at upper third of backstrip. Facsimile reissue of the original edition of 1890.
Paris, Editions de La Différence, Collection Outre-mers, 1991. Fort in-8, bien complet de sa jaquette à rabats et illustrée, 482 pp. Planches hors-texte. Etat neuf. Première édition intégrale en français de ces deux oeuvres. Bel exemplaire.
petit in-4°, 257 pages, relie cartonnage recouvert de raphia decore. — Un des 1400 exemplaires sur velin numerote. Tres bel exemplaire. [GD8-9] Edition publiée avec le concours de la Société des Amis des Nouvelles-Hébrides, à l'occasion du Cinqunatenaire du Condominium Franco-Britannique sur ces îles.
Ancient and original map of New Hebrides Isl.s South West Pacific. In the left side of the chart insert of Port Patteson, by Thomas Kerr, Master in the Ship Southern Cross 1860. with additions by Lieutenant H.P. Norwood, H.M.S. Prometheus 1911, Anuda or Cherry Island Sketch Survey by Lieutenant Wilfrid Nunn, H.M.S. Goldfinch, 1898, Torres or Vava Islands From a French Government Sketch Survey, 1895. In the right side of the chart insert of Hayter Bay, by Nav. Lieut. T.L. Mourilyan H.M.S. Basilisk 1872 Capt. J. Moresby, Espiegle and Malua Bays, by Lieut. R.N. Ommanney and Sub.Lieut. W.P. Dawson, 1882-4, Lakarere By T.C. Tilly Nav. Lieut. 1869, Port Olry by the Officers of the French ship of war "Segond"1880, Picot Bay From a French Government Sketch Survey, 1895, Ringdove Anchorage From a Sketch Survey by Lieut. W.R. Willis, H.M.S. "Ringdove" 1894, Port Narevin (Walter Bay) , Vi Paka Anchorage From a French Government Sketch Survey, 1895, Dives Bay Sketch Survey by the officers of the French Transport "laDives" 1886, Dillon Bay By T.C. Tilly, Master, H.M.S. Cordelia, 1861. London Published at the Admiralty, March 10th 1864, under the Superintendence of Capt. G.H. Richards, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1924. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Vanua Lava - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 621x941 mm
Anchorages in Epi Island In the upper part of the chart insert of Ringdove Bay Surveyed by Lieut. & Commander H.E. Purey-Cust, and the Officers of H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1893, Yemyu Cove By Lieut. W.U. Moore, commanding H.M.S. Dart, 1883. In the lower part of the chart insert of Foreland Anchorage Surveyed by Lieut. & Commander H.E. Purey-Cust, and the Officers of H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1893, Nelson Bay Surveyed by Lieut. & Commander H.E. Purey-Cust, and the Officers of H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1893, Diamond Bay By Lieut. W.U. Moore, commanding H.M.S. Dart, 1883. London Published at the Admiralty, 12th Nov. 1894, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1925. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Epi Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 461x652 mm
Anchorages in Malekula Island. In the left part of the chart insert of Ure or Tomman Island Anchorage Surveyed by Lieut. & Commander H.E. Purey-Cust and the Officers of H.M.Surveying Ship "Dart" 1893. In the right part of the chart insert of Port Ravallec Surveyed by Lieut. & Commander H.E. Purey-Cust and the Officers of H.M.Surveying Ship "Dart" 1893, Lambumbu Harbour Sketch Survey by Lieut. K. Dixon, H.M.S. "Archer", 1903. London Published at the Admiralty, 25th Feb. 1895, under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1920. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Malekula Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 457x652 mm
Ancient and original map of Anchorages in the New Hebrides. In the upper part of the chart insert of Rodd's Anch.ge Surveyed by Commander H.E. Purey-Cust & the Officers of H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart", 1894, Sasun Bay Sketch Survey by Lieut. W.P. Dawson , H.M.S. Miranda, 1884, Rannon Anchorage Surveyed by Commander H.E. Purey-Cust & the Officers of H.M.Surveying Ship "Dart", 1894. In the lower part of the chart insert of Craig Cove Surveyed by Lieut. & Commander H.E. Purey-Cust & the Officers of H.M.Surveying Ship "Dart", 1893, Dip Point Anchorage Surveyed by Lieut.- Com. R.L. Hancock and the Officers of H.M.Surveying Ship "Sealark", 1914. London Published at the Admiralty, 17th Dec. 1894, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1920. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Ambrym Insula Vanuatu - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 461x649 mm
Ancient and original map of Anchorages in the New Hebrides Islands In the left side of the chart insert of Cliff Bay and Barree Bay, From a French Survey 1885 & H.M.S. Psyche 1905, Lisburn Anchorage By Lieut. Com. Moore, and the Officers of H.M.S. "Dart" 1883, Nogugu Anchorage Sketch Survey by Lieut. H.L. Haslewood H.M.S. "Pegasus", 1909, Walurigi Anchorage Sketch Survey by Lieut. W. Pudsey-Dawson H.M.S. Miranda, 1884, Dun-Dui Anchorage Sketch Survey by Lieut. W. Pudsey-Dawson H.M.S. Miranda, 1884, Betarara Anchorage From a French Government Plan made in 1905. In the middle of the chart insert of Bice Road, By Nav. Lieut. W.J. Symons, H.M.S. Wolverene, 1878, Steep Cliff Bay Surveyed by Commander H.E. Purey-Cust & Officers of H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart", 1894, Wea-Sisi Bay Sketch Survey by Lieut. W. Pudsey-Dawson H.M.S. Miranda, 1884, Lenakel Anchorage By Nav. Lieut. H. Hosken, H.M.S. Pearl, 1875 Additions by Lieut. J.B.L. Murray, H.M.S. Pegasus, 1906. In the right side of the chart insert of Lama Langa Sketch Survey by Lieut. H.L. Haslewood H.M.S. "Pegasus" 1909, South-West Bay By Nav. Lieut. Hosken and H.S. Penn, 1875. the North Anchorage by Lieut. W. Pudsey-Dawson, 1884, Port Resolution By Lieuts J.L. Marx, and H.H. Torlesse, 1885. London Published at the Admiralty, 31st July 1880, under the Superintendence of Captain F.J. Evans, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1928. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Tanna Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 610x483 mm
Ancient and original map in the upper part of the chart insert of Havannah Harbour Surveyed by Lieut. & Comm. G.C. Frederick, assisted by Lieut. H.J. Gedge, E.A. Day & B.T. Somerville, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1890. With additions from a survey by Lieut. G.E. Richards, H.M. Surveying Ship "Renard", 1878. In the lower part of the chart insert of Havannah Harbour inner part Surveyed by Lieut. & Comm. G.C. Frederick, assisted by Lieut. H.J. Gedge, E.A. Day & B.T. Somerville, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1890. London Published at the Admiralty, 1st April 1892, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1920. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Efate Island- Havannah Harbour - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 651x482 mm
Ancient and original map of Maskelyne Islands Surveyed by Lieut. & Comm. H.E. Purey-Cust, Assisted by Lieutenants W. Pudsey-Dawson, F.C.C. Pasco & A.E.H. Marescaux, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart", 1893. In the upper left corner of the chart insert of Vao Anchorage. London Published at the Admiralty, 3rd Dec. 1894, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1920. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Maskeline Islands - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 485x646 mm
North Coast of Aneityum Island showing Port Patrick, Ijipthav and Anau-Un-Se Anchorages From the Surveys by Captain Denham and Lieut. Chimmo H.M. Surveying Ship "Herald" 1853. London Published at the Admiralty, 20th Aug. 1887, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1920. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Aneityum Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 631x971 mm
Ancient and original map of Port Sandwich Surveyed by Lieutenant & Commander G.C. Frederick Assisted by Lieut. H.J. Gedge, E.A. Day & B.T. Somerville, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart", 1891. London Published at the Admiralty, 11th Oct. 1892, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1931. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Malekula Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 652x482 mm
Ysabel Island (Bugotu Island) Eastern part Sketch Survey by Lieutenant Frederick C.C. Pasco, assisted by Lieuts. C.E. Stainer, R. Aylen and K. Mackenzie-Grieve, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1902. London Published at the Admiralty, 3rd Marc. 1904, under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral Sir W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1928. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Santa Isabel Island - Solomon Islands - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 657x986 mm
Ysabel Island (Bugotu Island) Western part Sketch Survey by Lieutenant Frederick C.C. Pasco, assisted by Lieuts. C.E. Stainer, R. Aylen and K. Mackenzie-Grieve, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1902. London Published at the Admiralty, 3rd Marc. 1904, under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral Sir W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1919. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Santa Isabel Island - Solomon Islands - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 655x989 mm
Ambrym Island Surveyed by Lieutenant & Commander H.E. Purey-Cust. assisted by Lieutenants W. Pudsey Dawson, F.C.C. Pasco, & A.E.H. Marescaux. H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1893-4. Oceana P.t to Krong P.t from a survey by Lieut. Comm. R.L. Hancock and the Officers of H.M. Surveying Ship "Sealark", 1914. London Published at the Admiralty, 8th Oct. 1894, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Interesting rapresentation of Mount Benbow and its active crater. Small corrections: 1920. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Ambrym Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 643x984 mm
Ancient and original map of Anchorages in New Hebrides Islands. In the left side of the chart insert of Talomaco Anchorage From a French Government Plan published 1892, De La Table Anchorage From a French Government Plan published 1892, Requin Bay From a French Government Plan published 1884, Narovorovo By Lieut. J.B. Murray, H.M.S. "Pegasus", 1906.In the right side of the chart insert of Lonock Bay Surveyed by Lieut. H.F.J. Rowley, 1899. Assisted By Lieut. H. Thompson & G.D. Jephson & Lieut. J. Deed H.M.S. "Wallaroo" 1899, Hog Harbour Surveyed by Lieut. H.F.J. Rowley, Assisted By Lieut. H. Thompson & G.D. Jephson & Lieut. J. Deed H.M.S. "Wallaroo" 1899, London Published at the Admiralty, 2nd June 1900, under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral Sir W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Hog Harbour is place where today is possible to admire Lonnoc Beach and not far away Champagne Beach.Small corrections: 1925. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Espiritu Santo Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 623x482 mm
86, 16 [ads] pages. Features: My Fall into Germany from an Aeroplane (Airplane) - how I dropped 8,000 feet getting in - and crawled 400 miles getting out, by Lieut. Pat O'Brien, R.F.C.; The "Debil, Debil' of George's Gap - a snake story; Through Ireland with a "Fit-Up", by Nan Gray; Photo and short article on the Indian-built Hagwilget suspension bridge across the Bulkley River, British Columbia; Behind the Scenes in Russia - Part III - Robert Wilton reports on the war in Russia - article includes several good photos; The Greater Duty - A Corporal in the Royal North-West Mounted Police finds himself in a predicament; In Unknown British Guiana - part 3, with wonderful photos; Tales of the Service - VII - The Saccharine Smugglers (off the Irish coast); Trench Journals - documenting the irrepressible gaeity of French and English soldiers engaged in trench warfare; A Slow Revenge - a snake story from Zululand; The Romance of Fossil-Hunting - with great photos including horse-powered bone hauling out of Red Deer Canyon, Alberta; St. Patrick's Purgatory - with great photos; Photo and brief article on Robert W. Patten of Seattle; Leaping from trees in the New Hebrides - with photo. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy of this most interesting issue. Book
Ancient and original map of Malo Island to Efate Island From Surveys by Lieut. & Comm. G.C. Frederick, assisted by Lieut.ts H.J. Gedge, E.A. Day & H.B.T. Somerville, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1890-91. and Lieut. & Comm. H.E. Purey-Cust, assisted by Lieut.ts W. Pudsey-Dawson, F.C.C. Pasco & A.E.H. Marescaux, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1892-93. London Published at the Admiralty, 1st Oct. 1894, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Interesting map incorporating the results of the survey of the HDS Dart frome the year 1890 to 1893. (Alexander Turnbull Library). Small corrections: 1928. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Efate Island - Malo Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 987x638 mm
Ancient and original map of New Hebrides Surveyed by Lieutenant & Commander G.C. Frederick, assisted by Lieutenant H.J. Gedge, E.A. Day and H.B.T. Somerville, H.M. Surveying Ship "Dart" 1890. In the upper part of the chart insert of Fila harbour, Sasaki Anchorage, Metensa Bay. In the lower part of the chart insert of Efate Island (Sandwich Island), Meli I. Anchorage From a French Government Survey 1888, Na Ora Matua Anchorage By Nav. Lieut. H. Hosken, H.M. S. Pearl, 1875. London Published at the Admiralty, 21st March 1892, under the Superintendence of Captain W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Higly interesting rappresentation of Efate Island (Sandwich Island) in South Pacific Ocean. The insert of Fila Harbour shows the situation of the area before the constuction of the capital Port Vila. Water stain in the high left corner. Small corrections: 1930. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Efate Island Sandwich Island - New Hebrides. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 957x649 mm
Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: Volcanic Eruption on Ambrim Island in the New Hebrides in 1913 - article with spectacular photos; The Mad Mule - a mine mule turns murderer at the Blue Mountain Mine in Butte, Montana; The Mystery of Crowhurst Aylmer - a remarkable romance from 1890 is narrated by a life insurance manager; Whale-Hunting With A Camera - A fascinating account of the work of scientific naturalist-photographer H.J. Shepstone - the first man to secure a complete set of striking photographs of the various species of whales 'at home' in the water, and being harpooned, at a time when they were already facing extinction; An Accessory After the Fact - An English mining engineer's queer experience in Mexico; Down the Amazon From Source to Mouth - Part I - J. Campbell Besley and his expedition discover the source of the mighty Amazon high in the mountains of Peru and follow it down to the Atlantic, time and again fighting for their lives against savages and forces of nature; The Buried Treasure - the extraordinary experience of travelling salesman R.D. Morrison in North Carolina; The Hermits of the Alps - The lonely life of herdsmen who take their herds and flocks to high mountain pastures each summer - article with great photos; In Search of Adventure - Part III - The Story of a Chequered Cruise; Fighting a Giant Saw-Fish - James Willoughby describes a monster catch and the battle he put up - article with great photo of the fish, 14.5 feet long; A Capture of Dacoits - an account of an exciting day's work in the Punjab; and more. pp. 6 [ads], 482-576, 7-24 [ads]. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy. Book