Edward Gibbon Wakefield Esq.r.

Edward Gibbon Wakefield Esq.r Eng.d by B. Holl from a drawing by A. Wivell 1823 in the possession of Dan.l Wakefield Esq.r London Pub.d Nov.r 1st 1826 by M. Colnaghi 23 Cockspur Street. proof.

1826

Hocken Pictorial Collections - 12,852

a13364

M. Colnaghi 23 Cockspur Street.

Dr Hocken’s collector’s chop: Hoc in Loco Deus Rupes; label: Na Te Hakena Tenei Tiki; label in ink in Dr Hocken’s hand: Edward Gibbon Wakefield, to whom the annexation & colonization of NZ is due was born in London March 20th 1796, and educated at Westminster & Edinburgh High School. Impetuous & an enthusiast he formed the N.Z. Company, was the spring of their actions & fought the Colonial Office. Exercised a wonderful influence over men. Was the parent & prime mover of all the N.Z. settlements. At last emigrated to N.Z. in 1853 taking great part in all public movements. Died at Wellington May 16th 1862, disappointed, friendless & almost alone. T.M.H.; on original mount in ink: T.M. Hocken.

232 x 184 mm

stipple engraving proof on paper

Dr T.M. Hocken’s Collection.

Dr T.M. Hocken’s Collection.

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