HAWAII, rare early publications “The FRIEND”.
A complete set of 36 issues, Jan 1844 — Dec 1845, volumes 2 and 3 complete.
Also very rare single side Broadside of Dec 16, 1844, + folding whale vessel chart. Published at Honolulu by Samael C. Damon, Editor. 318 pp.
Also wood engraved views of towns etc. Varying paper indicates 1st printings of all.
In original 9 1/4″ x 11 1/2″ Hawaii “spatter” paper-on-board binding. Original ownership signature of “JYB Knox 1846”, probable whaling ship captain. All matter Fine, clean, complete. Binding has some wear.
$495,000. See photos.
