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J. Lewry Scul;p (illustrator). Antique 1880 drawing of Thibet Dog (Tibetan Mastiff) By J. Lewry Sculp. published by William McKenzie, Glasgow. 12x9 professionally framed. Please see the photos as they form an important part of the description. The current owner, anthropologist and writer Don Messerschmidt, PhD, is known for his research and writings on the Himalayas and related topics. He has published books and articles internationally since the 1960s when he first lived in Nepal as an American Peace Corps volunteer. He went on to enhance his understanding of Himalayan peoples and places as an independent researcher and on numerous consultancies. For over a half-century, he has been engaged in field studies, university professorships, and writing about the rich cultures of Bhutan, Nepal, North India, and Tibet. Along the way, he amassed an extensive library of Himalayan studies and has written several of his own, including two prize-winners - one on Tibetan mastiff dogs. He was also an editor for two regional magazines and has been called upon to review and pen chapters and forewords for Himalayan-oriented publications. Emodus means 'Himalayas' in ancient Greek. Emodus Books is a private multi-generational collection of books and prints largely on the Himalaya. Titles are being listed over time given the volume. Please ask if you are looking for a particular title!