Title: Annual Reports of the Bureau of Ethnology, 1879-1891 Author: Powell, J.W. Place: Washington Publisher: Government Printing Office Date: 1881-94 Description: 12 volumes. Profusely illustrated with colored and tinted lithographs, woodcuts, photographs, maps, etc. (4to) 11¼x7¾, original green cloth. First Editions. A nice run of the first 12 annual reports of the Bureau of Ethnology. An exhaustive study of the Native American Nations with articles on many subjects including history, language, mythology, art, etc. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding detached on 1st report, some wear and soiling to bindings on other volumes, most hinges cracked; 6th and 8th annual reports each lacking one map, all other maps and illustrations present; several folding maps detached and/or with tears; tissue guards adhered to several plates. Condition varies from poor to very good. Should be examined, sold as is. Item number: 181747
Title: Annual Reports of the Bureau of Ethnology, 1879-1891 Author: Powell, J.W. Place: Washington Publisher: Government Printing Office Date: 1881-94 Description: 12 volumes. Profusely illustrated with colored and tinted lithographs, woodcuts, photographs, maps, etc. (4to) 11¼x7¾, original green cloth. First Editions. A nice run of the first 12 annual reports of the Bureau of Ethnology. An exhaustive study of the Native American Nations with articles on many subjects including history, language, mythology, art, etc. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding detached on 1st report, some wear and soiling to bindings on other volumes, most hinges cracked; 6th and 8th annual reports each lacking one map, all other maps and illustrations present; several folding maps detached and/or with tears; tissue guards adhered to several plates. Condition varies from poor to very good. Should be examined, sold as is. Item number: 181747
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