GAP0039 Brockhaus Leipzig 1881 21 cm. xii, [i], 302, [ii] pp. Cont. half calf over five raised bands with gilt rules and spine label with gilt title, marbled boards. Very mildly rubbed, lacking half title, title with longer closed tear, a very nice copy. * Adolf Bastian. "An important work on the literature of creation as found in New Zealand and Hawaii. The Hawaii portion... is of particular importance because it contains the first publication of a significant portion of the Kumulipo, the traditional Hawaiian creation chant. This was little-known to the public then, and Bastian must have obtained his transcription from King Kalakaua, who had the complete manuscript in his possession. [...] The Bastian text of this document in printed in Hawaiian, and appears to contain all the text of the first 27 pages of the Kalakaua edition [of 1889]." (Forbes) Bibliography: Not in Hocken. Bagnall 336. Forbes 3348. $850.00AUD
Click here to order or message the dealer