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George Wharton James Signed & Inscribed Books (3)

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George Wharton James Signed & Inscribed Books (3)

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George Wharton James (England, 1858-1923 California).
Three books signed and inscribed by the author, George Wharton James.

Indian Basketry & How To Make Indian and Other Baskets, 1903 (first combined edition).
Signed and ink inscribed by the author, George Wharton James (view photo).
Approximately 600 illustrations throughout.
Published by Henry Malkan.

Indians of The Painted Desert Region, 1903.
Author George Wharton James signed and ink inscribed (view photo).
Illustrated throughout: Hopis, Navahoes, Wallapais and Havasupais.
1st Edition.
Publisher: Little Brown & Co., Boston.

What The White Race May Learn From The Indians, 1908.
1st Edition.
Signed and inscribed by the author, George Wharton James (view photo).
Publisher: Forbes, 1908.
Illustrated throughout.

All books are half morocco, marbled boards, gilt vignette.
Condition: All three books are in good pre-owned estate condition, binding tight and interior clean, general handling.
Provenance: Boston, Massachusetts Estate.

Condition

Good pre-owned estate condition, general handling appropriate for age.
In-house shipping available.

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George Wharton James Signed & Inscribed Books (3)

Name: George Wharton James Signed & Inscribed Books (3)
SKU: 118903158
Price: 175 USD
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