Lot 1 · European Furniture
ANGAS, George French, (1822-1886). Polynesia; A Popular Description of the Physical Features, Inhabitants, Natural History and Productions of the Islands of the Pacific . London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, n.d. 12mo (158 x 83 mm). Publisher's advertisements at end. Engraved folding frontispiece map, partially colored, and plates. Original red gilt- and blind-decorated cloth (some soiling). Provenance : John Howard Angas (signature on front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION.
ANGAS, George French, (1822-1886). Polynesia; A Popular Description of the Physical Features, Inhabitants, Natural History and Productions of the Islands of the Pacific . London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, n.d. 12mo (158 x 83 mm). Publisher's advertisements at end. Engraved folding frontispiece map, partially colored, and plates. Original red gilt- and blind-decorated cloth (some soiling). Provenance : John Howard Angas (signature on front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION.
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- Estimate
- $500–$700 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — European Furniture , London (South Kensington) · 21 February 2001
- Record ID
- TB-2026-6003208
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ANGAS, George French, (1822-1886). Polynesia; A Popular Description of the Physical Features, Inhabitants, Natural History and Productions of the Islands of the Pacific . London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, n.d. 12mo (158 x 83 mm). Publisher's advertisements at end. Engraved folding frontispiece map, partially colored, and plates. Original red gilt- and blind-decorated cloth (some soiling). Provenance : John Howard Angas (signature on front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION., ANGAS, George French, (1822-1886). Polynesia; A Popular Description of the Physical Features, Inhabitants, Natural History and Productions of the Islands of the Pacific . London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, n.d. 12mo (158 x 83 mm). Publisher's advertisements at end. Engraved folding frontispiece map, partially colored, and plates. Original red gilt- and blind-decorated cloth (some soiling). Provenance : John Howard Angas (signature on front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION. Christie's, 21 Feb 2001, lot 1. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6003208.
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ANGAS, George French, (1822-1886). Polynesia; A Popular Description of the Physical Features, Inhabitants, Natural History and Productions of the Islands of the Pacific . London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, n.d. 12mo (158 x 83 mm). Publisher's advertisements at end. Engraved folding frontispiece map, partially colored, and plates. Original red gilt- and blind-decorated cloth (some soiling). Provenance : John Howard Angas (signature on front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION., ANGAS, George French, (1822-1886). Polynesia; A Popular Description of the Physical Features, Inhabitants, Natural History and Productions of the Islands of the Pacific . London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, n.d. 12mo (158 x 83 mm). Publisher's advertisements at end. Engraved folding frontispiece map, partially colored, and plates. Original red gilt- and blind-decorated cloth (some soiling). Provenance : John Howard Angas (signature on front free endpaper). FIRST EDITION. Christie's, 21 Feb 2001, lot 1. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6003208.
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