Hardcover
1953 · New York City
by Cory, H.
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.
(Inventory #: 157626)