- 322
Hawaii-Bible in Hawaiian
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Old and New Testament]. Ka Palapala Hemolele a Iehova ko kakou Akua. O Ke Kauoha Kahiko A Me Ke Kauoha Hou i unuhiia mailoko mai o na olelo kahiko [and] Ke Kauoha Hou a ko kakou haku e ola'i A Iesu Kristo oia ka olelo hemolele no ke ola, a na lunaolelo I kakau ai. Oahu and Honolulu, Na Na Misionari i Pai, [Missionary Press], 1843-[1844?]
- paper
8vo (230 x 134mm.), later half calf gilt, new endpapers, quire 151 misnumbered, some browning, a few minor stains or tears, ink stamps
Provenance
Ambrose Swasey Library, Rochester, New York, ink stamp; presentation inscription from Anna E. Clark on front flyleaf, dated October 19th 1853
Literature
Darlow and Moule 5066; Forbes 1416
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
THE FIRST OCTAVO, BUT SECOND ENTIRE, EDITION OF THE BIBLE IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. This edition is an extraordinary work of translation and scholarship. Both Testaments have separately printed title pages, the Old Testament bearing the Oahu Mission Press imprint while the title of the New Testament states printing in Honolulu. The verso of the Old Testament title contains the imprint "Ka Lua O Ke Pai Ana" ("the second printing"), which refers to the other printing of the entire Old Testament in 1838. Forbes notes that this Bible was an edition intended as a "Family Bible".