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London: A. & C. Black, 1907. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 9" by 7". Norman H. Hardy. A first edition of this illustrated book about the South Seas around British New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the New Hebrides. The Savage South Seas looks at the small islands around Australia and Asia, British New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the New Hebrides, as they were all known in 1907 at the publication of this book. The book starts with a general history, before looking at the natives of the islands and the lives they lead.Written by Ernest Way Elkington, who travelled extensively during his life. He wrote about his travels and experiences, publishing Adrift in New Zealand and Canada, the Land of Hope. Illustrated with a total of sixty-eight plates in colour by Norman Hardy. Collated and complete.Hardy was an illustrator who left England for Australia to work the 'The Sydney Mail', before contributing his illustrations to Elkington's book. He also travelled to China, and illustrated… Read More

London: Adam & Charles Black, 1907. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. pp. xii, 211. Royal 8vo. measuring 9" x 6.5". Original dark green illustrated cloth over boards with gilt lettering to the spine, and front board; gilt top-edge. Comprises of sixty-eight full page colour plates all accompanied with their original captioned tissue-guards (all collated and accounted for), and one fold-out map in exquisite condition. Light bumping to the spine ends, very faint foxing (strictly confined to the endpapers), otherwise the contents remain bright, clean, and unmarked with tight, sound binding. A lovely presentation indeed, replete with wonderful full-colour plates depicting a variety of scenes, plants, Indigenous peoples, etc. Limited Edition of 3000 copies.