Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing.
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Mark Blackburn has been under the spell of the Polynesian Islands for twenty years, building one of the finest Polynesian art collections and libraries. He runs a successful import business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and has a second home and art gallery in Hilo, Hawaii.
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Seller: Yes Books, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A clean unmarked copy in excellent condition. Dust jacket in excellent condition. 208 pages. Seller Inventory # 017527
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. BOX packed with padding. Pages: not written on, clean, bright, odor free. Dust Jacket: bumping to top edges. See Photos. Same or next day shipping! Ships from California. ABOUT: Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century photographs as well as early exploration art, paintings, drawings, engravings, and artifacts all relating to tattooing. Seller Inventory # ABE-1775237547615
Seller: Koster's Collectible Books, Farmingville, NY, U.S.A.
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Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 9.25 X 1 X 12 inches; 204 pages; color and B&W illustrations throughout the book. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. A couple of small tears on DJ's spine head. Light shelf rubbing on DJ's rear. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. 1st Edition (Unstated); No Printing Stated. Seller Inventory # HVD-71233-OS-0
Seller: Jean-Louis Boglio Maritime Books, CYGNET, TAS, Australia
1st Ed. 205 PP with 3 maps and over 250 b/w or colour illustrations. Fp: Europeans led to their execution by various Islanders. Eps: Inside of a hut at Nukuhiva. Cloth cover, dj. Fine. 31 x 23.3. Seller Inventory # 73611
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 1999. 4to hardcover. 204pp. Illustrations, maps. Good book. Good dust jacket. Moderate dampstaining to dust jacket and front cover. In protective mylar cover. (Polynesia, Tattooing, History) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # DA02C-03096
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 208 pages. 12.00x9.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0764309412
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Seller: MULTI BOOK, Cerreto Laziale, RM, Italy
Condition: Ottimo (Fine). Libro proveniente da collezione privata .Sovraccoperta con tracce d'uso sui bordi e una piccola ( 0,5 cm ) parte mancante sullo spigolo sinistro in basso del piatto posteriore. Copertina e interno : come nuovo . 0764309412 Ottimo (Fine) . Seller Inventory # 0000000017938