Curiosities from the Pacific Ocean: A Remarkable Rediscovery in the Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam. Thirteen Ethnographic Objects from the Bruny d'Entrecasteaux Expedition (1791-1794)
first edition Hardcover
2007 · Leiden
by Duuren, David van; Tristan Mostert
Leiden: C. Zwartenkot Art Books, 2007. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Large quarto. 71, [1]pp. Original photo-illustrated dust-jacket over cloth with blind-stamped lettering on spine and front cover. Insightful monograph on thirteen ethnographic objects discovered during the Bruny d'Entrecasteaux expedition in the late 18th century. This work is splendidly illustrated throughout with numerous b/w and color photographic reproductions. Previous owner's blind stamp on front free endpaper (Norman Hurst). Dust-jacket, binding and interior in overall very good condition. (Inventory #: 35170)