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Lot 57169:
Description
This volume of Anson Byron’s
Voyage of H.M.S. Blonde to the Sandwich Islands, in the Years 1824-1825 features a folding aquatint frontispiece of the “Great Volcano of Peli, at Hawaii”, folding engraved chart, 13 plates – including 5 aquatints – after Robert Dampier. The work was published in London by John Murray in 1826. The work was an account of the voyage to Hawaii to return the bodies of King Kamehameha ll and Queen Kamamalu, who passed away from measles while on a state visit to London in 1824. It detailed the King’s visit as well as the history of British exploration to the Hawaiian islands.
“Captain George Anson Byron was the cousin of the famous poet and succeeded to his title. This expedition, his last appointment afloat, was undertaken to convey back to the Hawaiian Islands the remains of their King Kamehameha II and his Queen, who had died from measles during their state visit to England." (Sabin 100816)
Provenance: From the Collection of Lt. Cdr. Andrew David (bookplate)
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The work has some occasional spotting and staining, sometimes more pronounced at margins. A few leaves are lightly browned. It is bound in modern half calf gilt. There may be a few minor imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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