Ethnography
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1912 Thinking BlackLondon: 1912The first edition, first impression of this journal about twenty two years spent in Central Africa.
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1970 The Raw and the CookedLondon: 1970The first thus of this translation of this ethnographical study which attempts to debunk many myths.
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1955 Pescatori Dell'Oceano IndianoRoma: 1955The scarce first edition of this work by Italian ethnographer Grottanelli with illustrations and inscribed by the author. -
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.
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1967 Bantu Beliefs and MagicLondon: 1967A lovely, early edition of this ethnographical work on Bantu beliefs and magic, illustrated throughout and enclosed in the original dust wrapper.
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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'.
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1934 From Fetish to God in Ancient EgyptOxford; London : 1934A smart first edition work on the religions of Ancient Egypt, by the renowned Egyptologist, E. A. Wallis Budge.
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1837-41 Manners and Customs of the Ancient EgyptiansLondon: 1837-1841Two first volumes, one first edition, one second edition, from Wilkinson's popular series on the customs of Ancient Egyptians.
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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
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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
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1832 Legends and Mysteries of the MaoriLondon : 1932A first edition of this uncommon twentieth century work about Maori legends, mystic rites, music, and magic.
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1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden.
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1872 Unexplored SyriaLondon: 1872A first edition work on the exploration of Syria, by the famous explorers, Richard F. Burton and Charles Tyrwhitt Drake.
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1835 The Oriental AnnualLondon: 1835The first edition of this interesting account of India and its culture, with beautiful engraved illustrations throughout.
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1926 A Tibetan on TibetLondon: 1926A first edition copy of this fascinating work regarding Tibet, written by a Tibetan.
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1933 Blazing Trails in BantulandLondon : [1933]A very scarce work on the Bantu people of Africa written by missionary and amateur ethnologist Dugald Campbell
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1939 Voodoo Gods, An Inquiry into Native Myths and Magic in Jamaica and HaitiLondon: 1939The first UK edition of this work on myth and magic in Jamaica and Haiti, written by Zora Hurston, the author of noted novel of the Harlem Renaissance, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God'.
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1947 Witchcraft and Magic of AfricaLondon: 1947A signed, first edition copy of this interesting ethnographical work on witchcraft and magic in Africa, written by Frederick Kaigh. -
1956 Medicine and Magic of the MashonaCaptetown: 1956The scarce first edition of this ethnographical work on the medicine and magic of the Mashona in Africa, in the vanishingly scarce dust wrapper.
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1967 The African WitchEdinburgh and London: 1967The first edition of this fascinating work on the beliefs and spiritual witchcraft practices among the Shona of Rhodesia, in the original dust wrapper.
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1923 An Annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis BurtonLondon: 1923A signed limited edition copy of this bibliography of Richard Francis Burton, alongside a letter from the author. -
1978 A Catalogue of the Library of Sir Richard BurtonLondon: 1978A first edition catalogue, listing the contents of Sir Richard Francis Burton's library.
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1901 The Amusements of Old LondonLondon: 1901A fascinating, first edition, historical work regarding the hobbies and pastimes of old London.
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1907 Adonis Attis OsirisLondon: 1907A new edition of this fascinating work by James George Frazer, studying the history of oriental religion.
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1929 Among the Forest Dwarfs of MalayaLondon: 1929The first English edition of this profusely illustrated anthropological travel work on British Malaya.
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1970 The Coming of the MaoriWellington: 1970An early edition of this illustrated ethnographical study of the Maori people, written by Sir Peter Buck, also known as Te Rangi Hiroa.
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1956 Borneo PeopleLondon: 1956The first edition of this ethnographical work of the Borneo people, from the small island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, illustrated throughout.
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1926 Maori SymbolismLondon: 1926The first edition of this ethnographical study of Maori symbolism, based on a report by Ettie A. Rout from evidence from Hohepa Te Rake.
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1929 Studies of Savages and SexLondon : 1929A first edition copy on this work that explores the ethnography and history of sexual morality.
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1969 Data Regarding the Ethnography of Umboi and the Siassi IslandsBudapest: 1969A scarce essay on the ethnography of Umbo and the Siassi Islands.
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1960 Taboo A Study of Malagasy Customs and BeliefsOslo and London: 1960A smart first edition copy of this work that explores the customs and beliefs of the people of Madagascar.
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1929 The Sexual Life of SavagesLondon: 1929The uncommon first edition of anthropologist Bronislaw Malinowski's study of the sexuality of the inhabitants of the Trobriand Islands. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of photographic plates.
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1906 Savage ChildhoodLondon: 1906A first edition of this work on South African children, richly illustrated with photographs by the author.
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1938 Bantu HeritageJohannesburg: 1938The first edition of Swiss missionary H. P. Junod's study of the Bantu ethnolinguistic group of southern Africa, illustrated throughout with photographic plates.
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1912 In the Shadow of the BushLondon: 1912The first edition of this anthropological study of the Oban District of Nigeria, with illustrations and a large folding map.
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1911 The Naga Tribes of ManipurLondon: 1911The scarce first edition of T. C. Hodson's illustrated study of the Naga tribes of Northeast India and Upper Burma.