Margin below image in ink: T.M. Hocken; verso in ink: Capt. King’s; label: Na Te Hakena Tenei Tiki; label in ink in Dr Hocken’s hand: Early in the last century Kororareka was resorted to by the South Sea Whalers to refresh & refit their vessels.…
This first edition contains a selection of Japanese legends and stories, including nine tales from old Japanese books to illustrate some strange beliefs. Hearn adds: 'They are only curios.'
Lower right (l.r.) with brush: John Gully 1887; l.l. with brush: L. Manipori from slopes of the Takatimo mountains; margin beside image r. in pencil: A; verso in pencil: Manapouri No 2. Manapouri No 2 Distant view from Mt Excelsior