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Sale 465: Nevada, California & Americana: The Library of Clint Maish, with additions (#465) 10/20/2011 11:00 AM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 10/20/2011 11:00 AM PDT

Lot #89 Indian Blankets and Their Makers

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$200

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Title:

Indian Blankets and Their Makers

Author:

James, George Wharton

Place Published:

Chicago

Publisher:

A.C. McClurg

Date Published:

1934

Description:

xvi, [2], 213 pp. With numerous plates from photographs of blankets and the Indians who wove them, many in color. (Large 8vo), original decorated tan cloth, top edge gilt, glassine jacket, two-part box.

Reprint of the 1914 first edition, with the rare original two-part box. The story of the blanket weaving arts of the North American Indians, including how they are made and their cultural and mystic significance, illustrated with many lovely examples.

Condition:

Box top split at two corners, light wear to glassine; volume fine.

Item#:

222249

Headline:

Indian Blankets and Their Makers with box
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