London: Chapman and Hall, 1896. Book. Very Good. Brown Cloth. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. xxi, 216p, frontispiece and 180 illustrations. Original brown cloth with gilt spine and front cover titles, black moko on the front and rear covers. A full survey based on the authors observations and subsequent reading. Inscription on small slip of paper, laid onto corner of half title 'Dear Mr Barber, I beg to present my book, G.R.' Loosely enclosed a handwritten note in black ink, appears to be Robley's hand dated 10 March 96 - 'General Robley says that he has adopted as a motto to his work on New Zealand tattoo a line from Virgil Aen: VIII & altering one word.' The note refers to the custom of tattooing dying out. .

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Bookseller: Tinakori Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 011864
Title: Moko; Or Maori Tattooing.
Author: Robley, Major-General
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Chapman and Hall
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1896
Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
Weight: 0.00 lbs

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