VOYAGE OF H.M.S. BLONDE TO THE SANDWICH ISLANDS - Byron [1826 1st Ed] Hawaii VG

Description: >>>>>> EXPERIENCED & TRUSTED SELLER <<<>>> STRONG PROTECTIVE PACKAGING USED < <<>>> DESPATCH WITHIN 24 HOURS <<<<< V O Y A G E OF H. M. S. BLONDE TO THE SANDWICH ISLANDS, IN THE YEARS 1824-1825. BY Captain The Right Hon. Lord Byron, Commander. WITH MAPS & ILLUSTRATIONS LONDON John Murray MDCCCXXVI [1826] First Edition Book Specification Format Half leather bound hard cover Language English Pagination x, 260 Book Size Quarto Approx. Book Dimensions (Width, Height, Depth) in mm 224 x 278 x 30 Approx weight (grammes) 1578g (I)SBN - Date This Edition Published 1826 [First Edition] Date Of Original Publication 1826 Condition / Description (please see foot of listing for rating key) VERY GOOD : hard cover, half leather binding, marbled paper lined boards, raised bands on spine, spine stamped with blind & gilt decorations, gilt titles on leather spine label, page ends marbled, rubbed, worn at corners with board tips exposed, small patch of loss to paper on upper panel near spine leather, hinges strong, binding firm, no inscriptions, light foxing to early pages, some heavy foxing from pp.25-48, thereafter only the odd spot, pages clean & bright, plates in excellent order, a really nice copy indeed Voyage to the Sandwich Islands Illustrated with a folding Frontispiece, folding Chart, and 13 full page engraved plates The Voyage of the H.M.S. Blonde to the Sandwich Islands, in the Years 1824-1825 is a travel narrative recounting a mission undertaken by the British naval frigate HMS Blonde under the command of Lord George Anson Byron, a cousin of the famous poet Lord Byron. The expedition was sent to return the bodies of King Kamehameha II (Liholiho) and Queen Kamāmalu of Hawaii (then known as the Sandwich Islands), who had died of measles during a diplomatic visit to Britain. The narrative includes descriptions of the Hawaiian Islands, their geography, culture, and people as observed during the voyage. It also details the ceremonies conducted upon returning the remains of the king and queen to Hawaii. The book reflects both European perceptions of the Pacific and the early 19th-century attitudes towards colonization and cultural exchange. While Lord George Byron led the expedition, the book is believed to have been compiled from various sources, including contributions from others on the voyage, such as scientists and artists. It contains illustrations and scientific observations made during the journey, enhancing its value as a historical and cultural document. This is the First Edition, published in London by John Murray, 1826. Postage & Packaging I am a bookseller based in the South West of England. I have many years of experience of operating on eBay, and post items to all corners of the globe. Once you have paid for your book it will be despatched to you on the next available posting day. My aim is to get your book to you promptly and above all safely, without damage. Books are firstly wrapped in strong protective bubble wrap before being mailed in a bespoke card book mailer, for the majority of books. Large volumes and sets will be mailed in very strong hand cut card boxes. 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