Our Maoris by Lady Mary Ann Martin. First edition, 1888. Published in London by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.

An early and important account of Maori life, missionary activity, and colonial encounters in 19th-century New Zealand, written by the wife of Sir William Martin, the first Chief Justice of New Zealand.

Details & Condition:

Edition: First Edition (1888)

Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London

Binding: Original brown cloth hardcover with gilt lettering to spine

Illustrations: Includes the original folding map of New Zealand and frontispiece

Condition: Very good overall — binding tight; pages clean; some light age toning and minor wear consistent with age; prior owner’s name inside front cover (if present). Map intact.  Name and year from a prior owner written inside the front cover.

Notes: A scarce 19th-century New Zealand title — highly collectible, especially complete with the foldout map.