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[The Kings of Hawaii] [full-page wood engraved plate within the Feb. 1, 1876 issue of The Friend].
Honolulu: February 1, 1876.
12-1/2 x 9 inches. With the full issue of The Friend (New Series, Vol. 25, No. 2), which includes S. C. Damon's article titled The Kings of Hawaii. 16pp, plus the engraving. Small folio. Self-wrappers. Unopened cf. Forbes 1726. Item #332948
"The illustrations accompanying this number of the Friend we could wish were better executed. The plate was made in New York, from the best photographs we could procure in Honolulu. The original of Kamehameha 1st was executed in 1817 by a Russian artist, who accompanied Kotzebue in his voyage, and may be seen by referring to the third volume of his voyage. The original of Kamehameha 2d was executed in England in 1824, in the style of the dress of George 4th’s reign. We think those of Kamehameha 3d, 4th and 5th are very good, but not quite so good those of Lunalilo or His Majesty Kalakaua" (p. 12).
Price: $450.00 Free Domestic Delivery