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• Auction House:
  Webb's
• Sale Name:
  The C.L. Thomas Collection
• Sale Date:
  21 Mar 2012 ~ 12noon
• Lot #:
  378
• Lot Description:
  Colenso, William - Fiat justitia.
  Being a few thoughts respecting the Maori prisoner Kereopa, now in Napier Gaol, awaiting his trial for murder. Respectfully addressed to the considerate and justice-loving Christian settlers of Hawke's Bay, and also to our rulers, in a letter to the editor of the 'Hawke's Bay herald'. Inscribed by author. 1st ed. Napier : Printed by Dinwiddie, Morrison, and Co, 1871. 8vo. 23p. 1318. Rebound. Grey cloth. Original blue paper front cover mounted on upper board. Slight trimming to contents. Wear to original front cover. Foxing to contents. Inscription on original front cover: 'The very Reverend the Dean of Waiapu / with the Author's kind regards.' A spirited plea for clemency. A most appealing copy of this important and very scarce work. G.
• Estimate:
  NZ$1,000 - 1,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Books & Manuscripts

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