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Ethnography
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1918-1923 Small Talk at WreylandCambridge: 1918-1923The scarce first editions of this three series set by Cecil Torr recounting the local lore of Wreyland, Lustleigh. -
1968 Kinship and Social OrganizationLondon: 1968An excellent collection of lectures from reputable English anthropologist and ethnologist, W. H. R. Rivers, discussing the theme of kinship and social organisation. -
1924 The Growth of CivilizationLondon: 1924The first edition of this scarce study on W. J. Perry's view of the growth and development of civilisation throughout the world, illustrated with maps. -
1989 In Search of the Indo-Europeans: Language, Archaeology and MythLondon: 1989A first edition copy of this study of the Indo-Europeans by the American archaeologist James Patrick Mallory, with maps, diagrams and photographs. -
1885 Gombo Zhebes: Little Dictionary of Creole ProverbsNew York: 1885The first edition of Lafcadio Hearn's guide to Creole dialect, idioms and proverbs, published early in his career, and prior to his ventures in Japan. -
1922 The Golden Bough, A Study in Magic and ReligionLondon: 1922A smart example of the first single volume abridged edition of Frazer's highly influential work of comparative religion and anthropology. -
1933 Das Weltbild der IranierMunchen [Munich]: 1933An excellent example of the first edition of Otto Gunther von Wesendonk's study of the philosophy and world view of the people of Iran. -
1874 The Malay ArchipelagoLondon: 1874The fifth edition of Alfred Russel Wallace's account of his scientific exploration in the Malay Archipelago from 1854-1862. -
1841 Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Condition of the North American IndiansLondon: 1841A brightly bound example of the second edition of George Catlin's insights into the lives of American Indians, based upon his 1830s travels amongst them. -
1843 The Natural History of ManLondon: 1843The first edition of James Cowles Prichard's important treatise on monogenism, in an exceptionally attractive half morocco binding, and illustrated with hand coloured plates. -
1924 Among Wild Tribes of the AmazonsLondon: 1924An exceptionally lovely copy of Charles Domville-Fife's account of his time amongst the remote tribes of the Amazon rainforest. -
1915 The North-West AmazonsLondon: 1915A smart first edition of Thomas Whiffen's account of his travels among tribes in the North-West Amazon. -
1937 Savage CivilisationLondon: 1937A first edition, first impression of this work combining history, ethnography and travel account, set in Vanuatu, by the polymath Tom Harrisson. -
1962 Excess and RestraintChicago: 1962A scarce first edition of this work on the people of New Guinea by Ronald M. Berndt. -
1928 An Inquiry into the Question of Cultural Stability in PolynesiaNew York: 1928A first edition copy of Margaret Mead's exploration of Polynesian culture, particularly in regard to tattooing and canoe and house building. -
1970 Big Men and Cargo CultsOxford: 1970A first edition, first impression of Glynn Cochrane's work on cult movements in Papua and the Solomon Islands between 1916 and 1967. -
1957 The Great Village: The Economic and Social Welfare of HanuabadaLondon: 1957A first edition, first impression of this historical survey of the urban community of Hanuabada, by anthropologist Cyril Belshaw. -
1934 MalekulaLondon: 1934An illustrated first edition of this work on Malekula by A. Bernard Deacon. -
1937 Religion and Social OrganizationLondon: 1937A first edition of this work on Polynesian religion by Robert W. Williamson. -
1927 The Kiwai Papuans of British New GuineaLondon: 1927An illustrated first edition of this work on the people of British New Guinea by philosopher Gunna Landtman. -
1910 Melanesians and PolynesiansLondon: 1910An illustrated first edition of this ethnographical work on Melanesians and Polynesians by George Brown. -
1928 Orokaiva MagicLondon: 1928An illustrated first edition of this work on the religion of the Taro Cult by F. E. Williams. -
1933 Life in the LesuLondon: 1933An illustrated first edition of this study on a Melanesian Society by Hortense Powdermaker. -
1969 The MelanesiansLondon: 1969An illustrated copy of this work of anthropology on The Melanesians by R. H. Codrington. -
1972 Women in BetweenNew York : 1972A first edition of this informative work on female roles in New Guinea society by anthropologist Marilyn Strathern. -
1969 The Observation of Savage PeoplesLondon: 1969The first thus edition of Joseph-Marie Degérando's major work of anthropology, written to assist observations on an expedition to Australia. -
1914 The Zincali: An Account of the Gypsies of SpainLondon: 1914A lovely early twentieth century edition of George Borrow's detailed account of the Romani people of Spain, illustrated throughout. -
1910 British Museum Handbook to the Ethnographical CollectionsOxford: 1910An illustrated handbook to the Ethnographical collection of the British Museum. -
1915 The People of IndiaCalcutta & Simla: 1915The second edition of Sir Herbert Risley's richly illustrated study of the people of India. -
1864 MiscegenationNew York: 1864A disbound but scarce copy Croly's famous work on intermarriage, considered to be a hoax designed to discredit the Lincoln Administration. -
1960 Race Elements in Bengal: A Quantitative StudyLondon: 1960A scarce anthropological work on the ethnicity of Bengalis, from a survey taken in 1945. -
1970 The Raw and the CookedLondon: 1970The first thus of this translation of this ethnographical study which attempts to debunk many myths. -
1779 A View of Society and Manners in France, Switzerland and GermanyLondon: 1779A scarce first edition work on the society and customs of France, Switzerland and Germany. -
c1910 The Book of the Thousand Nights and a NightNot Stated: c1910The complete 'Burton Club' limited edition of Richard Burton's English translation of, 'One Thousand and One Nights'. -
1927 The Kiwai Papuans of British New GuineaLondon: 1927A first edition of this scarce 20th century ethnographical work on Kiwai Papuans by sociologist and philosopher Gunnar Landtman -
1902 Work and Adventure in New GuineaLondon : 1902Missionary James Chalmers offers a compelling chronicle of his time in Papua New Guinea between 1877 and 1885