- 321
Hawaii--Bible in Hawaiian
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Old Testament, Ezra to Malachi]. Ka Palapala Hemolele a Iehova ko kakou Akua. O ke Kauoha Kahiko i unuhiia mai ka olelo Hebera. [Buke II]. Paiia no ko Amerika Poe Hoolaha Baibala. Oahu: Na Na Misionari I Pai, [Missionary Press], 1838-(1839)
- paper
FIRST HAWAIIAN EDITION, book 2 only, 12mo (175 x 109mm.), contemporary sheep, early translation into English of Hawaiian title-page in ink, the 6 leaves of quire 52 erratically bound, ink stamps, printed words “Buke II” removed from the title, browning, tear to penultimate leaf with crude tape repair, rebacked and repaired
Provenance
Jonathan Tenney's Library, ticket
Literature
Forbes 1109; not in Darlow and Moule
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
RARE AND IMPORTANT EARLY MISSIONARY IMPRINT. This is the second book of two separately published parts of the first printing of the Old Testament in Hawaiian at the Mission Presses at Oahu. A number of printings of Bible various books of the Bible had been printed around 1827. The first New Testament appeared in 1835, and was reprinted in 1837. A complete Old Testament followed in 1838-9. These printings were issued separately, though the 1837-9 printings of New and Old Testaments are sometimes found together forming the complete Bible in Hawaiian.