26th Jul, 2017 10:00

Printed Books & Manuscripts
 
Lot 305
 
Lot 305 - Untrodden Fields of Anthropology. Observations...

Untrodden Fields of Anthropology. Observations on the Esoteric Manners and Customs of Semi-Civilized Peoples Being a Record of Thirty Years’ Experience in Asia, Africa, America and Oceania by a French Army-Surgeon. Paris: Librairie de Médecine, Folklore et Anthropologie, 1898. 4to, 2 vols. Illustrated. (Rather spotted at extremities, with light marginal damp staining, a few leaves untrimmed). Contemporary cream half calf, gilt letter piece on spine. (Slightly stained and rubbed, back strip detached in vol. one). With a small collection of works on natural history including M. L. DEMERSON'S La Botanique Einsegnee en Vingt-Deux Leçons. Paris: Audin Libraire, 1827. 8vo. 11 hand coloured plates. (Light age yellowing, occasional spotting). Half green calf. (Worn, boards detached). Occasional marginalia, English inscription on the rare free endpaper.  (5)

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