THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MAN. Comprising inquiries into the modifying influence of physical and moral agencies on the different tribes of the human family. Third edition enlarged with 50 coloured and 5 plain illustrations: engraved on steel, and 97 engravings on wood.

Prichard James Cowles.

Published by Hippolyte Baillière,, London, 1848

About this Item

In 8º (24,2x16 cm) XVIII-677 pp. Third enlarged edition, all illustrations (97 woodcuts & 50 plates) are present: 46 tissue-guarded hand-coloured lithographs including frontispice (a woman of the Tuda Race) + 5 b/w engravings. Old signature on fly-leaf. No browning/foxing. Original red cloth, blind framed covers, gilted illustrations to front cover and spine, gilted title. Corners & hinges lightly worn, spine expertly repaired but still weak (tiny rips), head and foot professionally rebuild. Fine copy, well preserved in modern marbled box with leather edges. All books are in stock in fine condition or described meticulously. Very safe packaging.

Seller Inventory # AP0522

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MAN. Comprising inquiries into the modifying influence of physical and moral agencies on the different tribes of the human family. Third edition enlarged with 50 coloured and 5 plain illustrations: engraved on steel, and 97 engravings on wood.
• Publisher: Hippolyte Baillière,, London
• Publication Date: 1848
• Binding: Hardcover
• Seller catalogs:
  • Libri Antichi Libri Dell' Ottocento 800 1800
  • EVOLUZIONE E DARWINISMO
  • ANTROPOLOGIA ETNOLOGIA