Te Ika A Maui: New Zealand and Its Inhabitants (1855)

(New Zealand) Taylor, Rev. Richard, Te Ika A Maui, New Zealand…
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(New Zealand) Taylor, Rev. Richard, Te Ika A Maui, New Zealand And Its Inhabitants, (Wertheim and Macintosh, London 1855) Green blindstamped pebbled cloth, gilt lettering on spine, 490 pp. plus 6 pp. publishers ads at rear, brown endpapers. Includes the large fold-out map of New Zealand at front, frontis illustration (with tissue guard) of the Town of Wanganui shows some foxing. The 8 colour plates at rear, with tissue guards, are clean. The rear plates are listed in the index as coloured, but in most examples seen they are black & white.

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  • Foxing - Foxing is a type of discoloration or staining that occurs on the edges or pages of old books, manuscripts, and other paper-based materials. The term "foxing" comes from the reddish-brown color of the stains, which is similar to the color of fox fur.

    Foxing is caused by a variety of factors, including exposure to moisture, high humidity, and oxidation. Over time, these environmental factors can cause the paper to yellow and develop the distinctive brownish stains. The discoloration can also be caused by pollutants in the air, such as smoke and chemicals, or by the presence of certain types of mould or mildew.

    Foxing can have a significant impact on the value and appearance of old books and manuscripts, and is often considered a defect. However, some people consider foxing to be a sign of the history and aging of the paper, and view it as a desirable characteristic.

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