Lot 148
  • 148

Curtis, Edward

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

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The North American Indian. [Cambridge, Massachusetts: University Press], 1908

Text Volume 2 only, 4to (12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in.; 310 x 238 mm). 75 fine photogravures after Curtis on japon vellum depicting Pima, Papago, Qahatika, Mohave, Yuma, Maricopa, Walapai, Havasupai and Apache-Mohave peoples, their habitats and artifacts; some very light marginal browning. Original half-morocco gilt, top edge gilt; extremities rubbed.

Provenance

Orange County Free Library, Santa Ana, California (library stamp on title and page 101, shelf mark on contents page, discarded according to a note from the Bibliographic Services Manager, Orange County Public Library)

Condition

some very light marginal browning. Original half-morocco gilt, top edge gilt; extremities rubbed.
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Catalogue Note

No. 437 of 500 sets.