Pitcairn: The Island, the People, and the Pastor; With a Short Account of The Mutiny of the Bounty

Rev. Thos. Boyles Murray, M.A.

Published by London: Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1855

About this Item

London: 1855, 5th Edition, printed for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. A small book comprising 318 pp with 15 plates as required in the list of illustrations. Publisher's brown cloth, front board blind stamped design around the perimeter, with a gilt stamping of the Bounty in the centre. The rear board is similarly stamped, but with no gilt illuminating the ship. The title is also stamped in gilt on the spine which is a little worn at the head and tail. Corners bumped, two of which are peeking. Shelf wear, some scattered foxing throughout, with the main being on the perimeters of the plates. On page 104, some previous owner has marked a section down part of the inner and outer margins with pink marker, not affecting the text. The part indicated mentions a Captain Peter Heywood, who thought he saw Fletcher Christian, supposed dead, on foot in Plymouth. A nice little volume in Good condition for its age. Scarce in any condition. Seller Inventory # 920

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pitcairn: The Island, the People, and the ...

Publisher: London: Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge

Publication Date: 1855

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 5th or later Edition