The Lineage System of the Mae-Enga of New Guinea
Published by Barnes & Noble, Inc., New York, 1965
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Independent Books, Long Beach, WA, U.S.A.Independent Books
AbeBooks seller since November 18, 2004
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 49.00
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A masterly evaluation of the way ion which this people resolved its moral dilemmas in terms of cultural values rather than of crude self-interest. From the collection of Wayne Prescott Suttles, renowned anthropologist, scholar, and linguist regarding many Pacific cultures, and especially the U.S. Pacific Northwest Coast Salish people. His stamp to the ffep. Provenance provided upon request. Condition notes: 297 numbered pp - rear foldout in terrific condition; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight,; a.e. barely tanned. Cover: dk green, gilt titles spine; no shelfwear. DJ: unclipped, gold, black graphic art front, black titles front/spine; v lt edge/shelfwear, head mildly wrinkled, a few rubbed spots.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Lineage System of the Mae-Enga of New Guinea
- Author
- Meggitt, M.J.
- Publisher
- Barnes & Noble, Inc., New York
- Publication year
- 1965
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- VG (+)
- Binding
- Cloth
- Edition
- First U.S. Edition
- Item weight
- 2.2 pounds
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Independent Books
Long Beach, WA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since November 18, 2004
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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research, locate a difficult-to-find title, or conduct a valuation of your books. Our book rating standards follow (all defects are noted); nearly all of our stock is VG or better. Fine(+): clean, bright, tight, no wear, no defects ("as new"); Fine: not perfectly bright, minor marks or other slight defects; Very Good (VG): small to medium tears, chips, marks, cocked etc.; Good (G): not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, lacking a non-essential page, etc.; Fair: ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects, such as a missing text page; Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible.…
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