Lot 149
  • 149

Curtis, Edward

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • paper
The North American Indian. [Cambridge, Massachusetts: University Press), 1924

Text Volume 14 only, 4to (12 1/4 x 9 3/8 in.; 310 x 238 mm). 75 fine photogravures after Curtis on japon vellum, depicting Kato, Wailaki, Yuki, Pomo, Wintun, Maidu, Miwok, and Yokuts peoples, their habitats and artifacts; some very light marginal browning. Original half-morocco gilt, top edge gilt; extremities rubbed.

Provenance

Orange County Free Library (stamp on title and page 101, bookplates removed, 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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