AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
Ethnography
-
1933 The English Vision: An AnthologyLondon: 1933A first edition anthology focused on English ideals, with writings by prominent Englishmen such as William Wordsworth and D. H. Lawrence, in the original dust wrapper. -
1883 Our Wild Indians: Thirty-Three Years' Personal ExperienceHartford, Connecticut: 1883An enthralling account of the author's encounters with Native Americans, illustrated with colour plates and engravings throughout. -
c1900 Greenland's Icy MountainsKilmarnock: c1900A charmingly illustrated children's ethnographic study of the life of the Eskimo, and the introduction of Christianity to Greenland. -
1933 The Akikuyu, their Customs, Traditions and FolkloreNyeri, Kenya: 1933The first English edition of this remarkable account of the Akikuyu native people of Kenya, lavishly illustrated with photographs. -
1936 Sudan Courtesy CustomsSudan: 1936A smart copy of this very scarce work on Sudanese courtesy customs and phrases, published The Sudan Government and printed in Sudan in the early twentieth-century. -
1923 The Lango, A Nilotic Tribe of UgandaLondon: 1923A very smart, first edition copy of this scarce anthropological work on the Lango people of Uganda, fully illustrated and in the incredibly scarce original dust wrapper. -
1950 The Nuer, A Description of the Modes of Livelihood and Political Institutions of a Nilotic PeopleOxford: 1950A smart, third edition copy of this scarce ethnographical work on the Nuer society in Sudan, written by anthropologist E.E. Evans-Pritchard and illustrated throughout. -
1910 Hunting with the EskimosLondon: 1910A fascinating account of an American sportsman's year spent living and hunting amongst the Arctic's northernmost tribe. Illustrated throughout with the author's own photographs, and her in the first UK edition. -
1881 The Polar WorldLondon: 1881Illustrated with tinted chromoxylographs and folding colour maps, this is a fascinating scientific and historical study of the polar regions, in a striking pictorial cloth binding. -
Signed
1936 Inside EuropeLondon: 1936A signed copy of this work by American journalist John Gunther, exploring the culture, history, and politics of various countries in Europe. -
1851 The Natural History of Man, Or Popular Chapters on EthnographyLondon: 1851An ethnographical study by John Kennedy, two volumes bound in a single book, in half calf binding. -
1937 Island of BaliNew York: 1937A smart copy of this work on the history and ethnography of the island of Bali, illustrated throughout. -
1880 Les Vielles Villes d'Espagne Notes et SouveniursParis: 1880A very scarce copy of this work on old cities of Spain, written and illustrated by A. Robida. In French. -
1900 Wooings And Weddings In Many ClimesLondon: 1900Illustrated throughout with photographic plates, this is a fascinating study of marriage traditions in different societies across the globe. -
1907 In Dwarf Land and Cannibal CountryLondon: 1907An account of late nineteenth century travels through Africa, illustrated throughout and with folding maps. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.