Hamilton, Augustus: The art of workmanship of the Maori race in New Zealand: A series of Illustrations from specially taken photographs, with descriptive notes and essays on the canoes, habitations, weapons, ornaments, and dress of the Maoris, together with lists of the words in the Maori language used in relation to the subjects. 5 parts in 1 Vol.. Dunedin: Fergusson & Mitchell 1896-1901. 31,1 x 24, 5 cm. With an illustrated title page, LXV plates (no. 64; XXII is omitted from the numbering). 7 colour plates featuring ‘Rafter Patterns’, photographic illustrations in the text. 1 leaf, 438 pp., 1 leaf, V pp., 1 unnumbered page, 1 leaf Original linen binding with a gold-embossed vignette on the cover, title page, title on the spine, spine decoration and border.

(The cover is slightly scuffed and bumped. The endpapers are stained. Slightly loose. There is a ink stain on the cover.)

Part 1 describes Māori art and crafts, Part 2 accommodation, Part 3 weapons, Part 4 clothing and adornments, and Part 5 social life.