Wall-Paintings by Snake Charmers in Tanganyika
by Cory, H
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- G (Ex-art library; no dj; mark near spine on front cover; moderate wear to head of outer spine with small tears; i.d. marks on b
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Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York City: The Grove Press, 1953. Hardcover. G (Ex-art library; no dj; mark near spine on front cover; moderate wear to head of outer spine with small tears; i.d. marks on book block edges and outermost pages, incl. rear pocket; pages are aging only slightly with clear text and illus.). Reddish-brown cloth, gilt letters on spine, 99 pp., 46 BW illus. and 4 tipped-in color plates. Serves as a sequel to an article that the author penned on the culture of the Buyeye, a secret society of snake charmers in Sukumaland, Tanganyika. With an introductory essay. The annotated and illustrated catalogue addresses 49 pieces. Uncommon, in many ways.
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- Bookseller
- Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 157626
- Title
- Wall-Paintings by Snake Charmers in Tanganyika
- Author
- Cory, H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - G (Ex-art library; no dj; mark near spine on front cover; moderate wear to head of outer spine with small tears; i.d. marks on b
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Grove Press
- Place of Publication
- New York City
- Date Published
- 1953
- Keywords
- African Art ; Wall Paintings ; African Art ; ;
- Bookseller catalogs
- African Art;
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About the Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
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