This lot features two sheets of Hawaiian views from mid-19th-century periodicals. The first sheet shows a view of Honolulu, "the royal residence, and a place of considerable trade," with a growing American population, according to the text above the scene. The second sheet includes six illustrations highlighting the customs of native Hawaiians. In 1855, Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion changed hands to managing editor Maturin Murray Ballou; thereafter the publication was called Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.

A. View of the Town of Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, from Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, published 1852 (10.7 x 15.3"). On a sheet of English text measuring 10.7 x 15.3". Condition: Light scattered foxing. (B+)
B. Scenes in Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, from Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, published 1857 (10.2 x 14.3"). Condition: Sheet has been trimmed at bottom, with a small portion of captions and text missing. There are a few short tears that have been repaired on verso with archival materials, and light toning at top. (B)

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