Books: Willie's First English Book / Ko Te A-Nui A Wi. Part I., Hamilton in Hamilton, Waikato for sale

Lacking two preliminary leaves (pages xiii-xiv and the leaf before page 1). Front free endpaper missing. Title leaf loose. Front hinge broken completely with text block separated from front board. Binding loose. ; Part One only of three parts (the second part was published in the same year, the third part was never published). xvii (but lacking xiii-xiv), [1 (of 3)], 112 pages. Blind-stamped green cloth boards with gilt title on front board. Page dimensions: 171 x 104mm."Written for young Maoris who can read their own Maori tongue, and who wish to learn the English language."Text in Maori and English. [Bibliographical reference: BIM 770 -"an elementary grammar to teach English to Maori children [. . .] It omits religious words and sentences to ensure more general use [. . .] Colenso's authorship is confirmed by the manuscript titled'William's first English book'".] ; 16mo
Author
William] Colenso
Title
Willie's First English Book / Ko Te A-Nui A Wi. Part I.
Publisher name
G. Didsbury, Government Printer, Wellington / No Poneke
Shipping time
2 - 5 days
Publication year
1872
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Fair
Vendor name
Renaissance Books
Vendor rating
Abebof326d