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KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

189 - [KANAK]. The Wagap Tribe (New Caledonia).
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Estimate €150 - €250
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Description
[KANAK]. The Wagap Tribe (New Caledonia). Its customs and language, based on the notes of a Marist missionary. Paris, Librairie Ch. Chadenat, 1890. In-8, pine-green half-shagreen with corner pieces, smooth spine with title gilt lengthways. 142 pp. Paper very slightly browned at the margins. A rare first edition of this linguistic study devoted to Cèmuhî, a Kanak language, by a missionary of the Society of Mary stationed in Wapag in the 19th century. In fine condition.
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About the sale Sale of collectable books and first editions – Varia III –
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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