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Ethnography
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1928 Dwellers in Arctic NightToronto, Ontario, Canada: 1928AA beautifully rebound ethnographical work about the inhabitants of the Arctic, written and inscribed by its first bishop. -
1938 My Eskimo LifeLondon: 1938The first edition of this scarce first hand account of Greenland in the early twentieth century. Written by French ethnologist Paul-Emile Victor. -
1882 First Lessons in the Maori Language of New ZealandAuckland: 1882A fantastic pocket-sized English guide to the Maori language, with a small vocabulary. -
c1887 The Universal Dictionary of Biography and MythologyLondon: c1887A lovely dictionary containing the names of important historical and mythological figures bound across four volumes. -
1935 Sumatra: its History and PeopleVienna: 193A fascinating rebound volume detailing all aspects of Sumatran culture, with folding maps and illustrations. -
1818 Evening EntertainmentsLondon: 1818An uncommon ethnographic study on the manners and customs of various nations. -
1917 Scarabs and CylindersLondon: 1917A scarce archaeological work based on the Egyptian collection of Scarabs at University College London. -
1825 Synopsis of Ancient CostumeLondon: 1825The first edition of this chronological overview to ancient costume. Being excerpts from Reverend Fosbroke's 'Encyclopedia of Antiquities'. -
1930 KonfirmasionstelegrammerNorway: 1930A beautifully bound collection of Norwegian confirmation cards for one 'Lajla Holm' who was confirmed on 07-12-1930. -
1786 Memorable Remarks Upon the Ancient and Modern State of the Jewish NationBolton: 1786Three uncommon religious works bound together. All were published by B Jackson in 1786. -
1849 The Monuments of Nineveh From Drawings Made on the SpotLondon: 1849The first edition of this important account of excavations at Nineveh by Sir Austen Henry Layard. A collection of plates from this noted work. -
Historical and Statistical Information...the Indian Tribes of the United StatesLondon: 1851-7A very scarce, signed presentation set of this important ethnographical work on Native Americans. This was the most extensive nineteenth century work on the subject and is beautifully illustrated throughout. -
I Ieroglifici Ouero Commentarii Delle Occulte SignificationiVenetia: 1625An uncommon Italian language edition of this famed early study on Egyptian hieroglyphs. This study looks at hieroglyphics and their use in allegory. -
1906 Alfred C Lyall Asiatic Studies Religious and Social Scarce Uncut HistoryLondon: 1906A smart copy of the British civil servant, literary historian and poet Alfred C Lyall's 'Asiatic Studies', in its second series. -
1962 List of Publications of the Bureau of American Ethnology Index to AuthorsWashington: 1962A list of the publications from the Bureau of American Ethnology. -
1975 Californian Indian Characteristics and Centennial Mission to the InidansBerkeley: 1975A fascinating work on the Native Americans of California. -
1890 The Smithsonian Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution Operations June 30 1888Washington: 1890A late nineteenth century edition of the Smithsonian Report, an important documentation of the proceedings of this esteemed institution. Profusely illustrated with images of important artefacts held at the U.S National Museum. -
1885 MOURS et CARICATURE en ALLEMANGE AUTRICHE SUISSE Grand-CarteretParis: 1885A copy of 'Les Moeurs et La Charicature en Allemange, en Austriche, en Suisse. Avec un Preface de Champfleury.' -
1731 2vol The Present State of the Cape of Good-Hope Peter Kolben Mr Medley Illus AfricaLondon: 1731One of the earliest and prominent eighteenth century works on the Cape of Good-Hope, the first edition of this work in English. -
1885-1886 2Vol The World As it Is George Chisholm Coloured Plates MapsLondon: 1885-1886This is a beautifully illustrated two volume set of this period geographical text. -
1853 The Three Presidencies of India A History of the Rise and Progress CapperLondon : 1853An interesting historical work on British Indian possessions. -
1970 The Half-Clad Tribals of Eastern India Neville Watts Illustrated First EdBombay: 1970An interesting account on the author's travels throughout India, giving the reader a glimpse of primitive life in the heart of the jungle. -
1900 The North-Americans of Yesterday by Frederick S Dellenbaugh IllustratedNew York & London: 1900A comparative study of North-American Indian life, their customs, habits and writings on the theory of the ethnic unity of the race. -
1840 Pictures Of The French Series Literary Graphic Delineations Janin BalzacLondon : 1840Pictures of the French: A Series of Literary and Graphic Delineations of French Character by Jules Janin, Balzac, Cormenin and other Celebrated French Authors. -
1902 The Mishongnovi Ceremonies of the Stake and Antelope Fraternities DorseyChicago : 1902An interesting examination on the Mishongnovi traditions. -
c1868 2vol The Percy Anecdotes Reuben Percy and Sholto Percy GeneralLondon : c1868A collection of essays on many different topics from the Percy brothers. -
1817 Algiers Barbary States G.A. Jackson First IllusLondon: 1817A scarce first and only edition of this fascinating account of the Barbary States, including a chapter on the slavery of captured Europeans. -
1818 The History of the Jews Hannah Adams Early US Female AuthorLondon: 1818An historical work on Judaism and the Jewish people. -
1830 Raccolta di Costumi Antichi Bartolomeo Pinelli With Notes by N de ScaraniBologna: 1830A wonderful collection of Pinelli's engravings of ancient costumes, with notes on each plate by Nicolo de Scarani. -
1929 Yesterday and To-Day by Robert T Skinner First EdtionEdinburgh : 1929An edition of this reference book on Edinburgh. -
1878 Caldecott North Italian Folk Sketches Mrs Comyns Carr Limited EditionLondon : 1878A topographical study of life in Northern Italy from Mrs Comys Carr. -
1968 Christmas William Sansom First Edition in Dustwrapper Colour IllustrationsLondon : 1968A first edition of this study of the history of Christmas traditions by William Sansom.