Rare Signed First Edition of Takitimu (1944) by J.H. Mitchel...

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Rare Signed First Edition of Takitimu (1944) by J.H. Mitchell, Presented to Sir Cyril Newall

Takitimu by Tiaki Hikawera Mitira (J.H. Mitchell) printed 1944 by A.H. & A.W. Reed of Wellington, containing an interesting hand written dedication by the author to Lord (Sir) Cyril Newall in appreciation of his visit to Takitimu House, Wairoa 1943 and signed by the author, full leather bound with gilt spine

This rare first edition of Takitimu by J.H. Mitchell is a historically significant Māori historical text, documenting the genealogy, traditions, and history of Ngāti Kahungunu and the Takitimu waka.

The book was personally presented to Sir Cyril in 1944 at Takitimu House, Wairoa, by the Ngāti Kahungunu people, in appreciation of his visit.

The presentation inscription is hand-signed by the author an reads as follows - "To Sir Cyril Newall G.C.B O.M G.C.M.G C.B.E Governor General of the Dominion of New Zealand - In appreciation of his visit to Takitimu House, Wairoa 1943 from Ngati-Kahungunu H.B." the note dated 1944.

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