The History of the Melanesian Mission
London, Isbister, 1900.
Octavo, xxviii, 372 pages plus 8 plates and a small folding map.
Cloth very slightly rubbed and marked; spine lightly sunned; leading edges of the rear endpaper slightly chipped (due to excess glue in the production process); uncut edges of the leaves occasionally chipped where opened carelessly; overall an excellent copy.
With the ownership signature of Thomas Thornton Reed, sometime Anglican Archbishop of Adelaide; loosely inserted is a four-page leaflet (dated May 1900) appealing for funds for a new mission ship, and a Melanesian Mission stamp (depicting 'Reef Islanders'). The latter is unpriced, so presumably it is not a postage stamp.
Item #75781
Price (AUD):
$165.00