Historical and Statistical Information, Respecting the History, Conditions and Prospects of the Indian Tribes of the United States: Collected and Prepared under the Direction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Company, 1851-57. 6 volumes in 12. Illustrated with 331 (of 332) plates and maps, many of which in color, additional engraved titles, and wood engravings throughout the text. 4to (316 x 243 mm). Later ¾ brown levant over burgundy cloth boards, spine in six compartments, two of which are gilt lettered, the others with gilt decoration, t.e.g., by Riviere & Son. Wanting two plates, though with an additional plate not called for, some faint foxing, mainly to preliminary and final leaves, brief dampstains to one volume, covers with some wear to cloth, light shelfwear, several joints starting, stray marks, but generally attractive. First edition. Intended as a great encyclopedia of information related to Native Americans. Howes S-183; Sabin 77849. See illustration.
Historical and Statistical Information, Respecting the History, Conditions and Prospects of the Indian Tribes of the United States: Collected and Prepared under the Direction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Company, 1851-57. 6 volumes in 12. Illustrated with 331 (of 332) plates and maps, many of which in color, additional engraved titles, and wood engravings throughout the text. 4to (316 x 243 mm). Later ¾ brown levant over burgundy cloth boards, spine in six compartments, two of which are gilt lettered, the others with gilt decoration, t.e.g., by Riviere & Son. Wanting two plates, though with an additional plate not called for, some faint foxing, mainly to preliminary and final leaves, brief dampstains to one volume, covers with some wear to cloth, light shelfwear, several joints starting, stray marks, but generally attractive. First edition. Intended as a great encyclopedia of information related to Native Americans. Howes S-183; Sabin 77849. See illustration.
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