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Ethnography
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1907 Mexico and Her People of To-DayBoston: 1907A handsomely bound, first edition copy of this ethnographical work on Mexico. -
1907 Wanderings East of SuezLondon: 1907A handsomely bound first edition work on exploration in Asia. -
1914 Beside the BambooLondon: 1914A lovely first edition copy of this ethnographical study of Chinese culture. -
1843 2Vols Incidents of Travel in YucatanNew York: 1843This first edition account of a mid nineteenth century exploration of the Mayan sites of Central America is illustrated throughout. -
1911 Islands of Enchantment, Many Sided MelanesiaLondon: 1911A first edition copy of this work on the South West Pacific islands by Florence Coombe. -
1913 My Life with the EskimoNew York: 1913A fascinating and illustrated work detailing an Arctic Explorer's years living amongst the native inhabitants of the Arctic. -
1948 Handbook of South American IndiansWashington: 1948A single volume of this important anthropological study into the indigenous peoples of South America, richly illustrated with folding plates and photographs. -
c1895 The Graphic Art of the EskimosWashington, D.C.: c1895A fascinating late nineteenth century study of Inuit artefacts and art. Illustrated throughout. -
1963 Scholars and GypsiesLondon: 1963The first edition of the autobiography of this Irish scholar and leading expert on the Romani people, in dust wrapper. -
1900 The Autobiography of a TrampLondon: 1900A first edition of this illustrated account of the author's time with the travelling peoples in Scotland. -
1907 The Tinkler-GypsiesLondon: 1907An illustrated study of the Romani Gypsy population in early twentieth century Scotland. -
1915 The Gypsy's ParsonLondon: 1915A first edition of this account of Gypsy life across the United Kingdom. -
1893 To GipsylandLondon: 1893The first edition of this American author's travelogue of her time with the Romani Gypsy population. -
1897 A Parish on WheelsLondon: 1897A late nineteenth century analysis of the religious practices of Romani Gypsy populations, illustrated with contemporary photographs. -
1884 L'Ethnographie FugienneParis: 1884A very scarce collection of ten essays bound together in leather on the subject of the ethnography of the inhabitants of Terra del Fuego, in French and Italian. -
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. -
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. -
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.