ROOSEVELT, Theodore]. CURTIS, Edward S., 1868-1952. [Prospectus for The North American Indian, ed. F.W. Hodge]. Cambridge, Mass., 1907[-1908]. Folio, 22 pages, comprising title, Foreword by Roosevelt, General Introduction by Curtis, assorted pages from the edition, and WITH 3 ORIGINAL SEPIA-TONED PHOTOGRAVURE PRINTS AFTER CURTIS'S NEGATIVES: "Navaho Medicine Man" (1904), "Beside the Stream" (1908), "The Oath - Absaroke" (1908), each with tissue guard. Original paper wrappers, uncut, quarter morocco slipcase (wrappers slightly soiled). Laid in are 1) a "Partial List of Subscribers and Owners"; 4pp. press reviews. BOLDLY SIGNED "THEODORE ROOSEVELT" in ink at the bottom of his Foreword, which is dated 1 October 1906. Roosevelt extols Curtis's work, noting that "The Indian as he has hitherto been is on the point of passing away...Curtis...is rendering a real and great service." An elaborate prospectus for The North American Indian , one of the most expensive publishing projects ever undertaken and one of the most comprehensive ethnographic records of the native tribes of North America. The set was issued from 1907-1930 in 40 volumes and portfolios. THIS PRINTED PROSPECTUS IS VERY RARE.
ROOSEVELT, Theodore]. CURTIS, Edward S., 1868-1952. [Prospectus for The North American Indian, ed. F.W. Hodge]. Cambridge, Mass., 1907[-1908]. Folio, 22 pages, comprising title, Foreword by Roosevelt, General Introduction by Curtis, assorted pages from the edition, and WITH 3 ORIGINAL SEPIA-TONED PHOTOGRAVURE PRINTS AFTER CURTIS'S NEGATIVES: "Navaho Medicine Man" (1904), "Beside the Stream" (1908), "The Oath - Absaroke" (1908), each with tissue guard. Original paper wrappers, uncut, quarter morocco slipcase (wrappers slightly soiled). Laid in are 1) a "Partial List of Subscribers and Owners"; 4pp. press reviews. BOLDLY SIGNED "THEODORE ROOSEVELT" in ink at the bottom of his Foreword, which is dated 1 October 1906. Roosevelt extols Curtis's work, noting that "The Indian as he has hitherto been is on the point of passing away...Curtis...is rendering a real and great service." An elaborate prospectus for The North American Indian , one of the most expensive publishing projects ever undertaken and one of the most comprehensive ethnographic records of the native tribes of North America. The set was issued from 1907-1930 in 40 volumes and portfolios. THIS PRINTED PROSPECTUS IS VERY RARE.
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