Söderström (J.)

A. SPARRMAN'S ETHNOGRAPHICAL COLLECTION FROM JAMES COOK'S 2ND EXPEDITION (1772-1775)

Ethnographical Museum of Sweden, Stockholm. New Series Publication No. 6, 1939

Published: Ethnographical Museum of Sweden, Stockholm, 1939

Edition: First Edition

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First Edition: 70 pages of letterpress and 24 photographic plates, 5 text illustrations, original printed light card wrappers, a very good copy.

This monograph is a catalogue of the Pacific artefacts collected by Anders Sparrman during Captain James Cook's second voyage. The 24 collotype plates illustrate rare items such as Maori hei-tiki, Tongan clubs, and Tahitian mourning dress components.

  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to (290 x 230 mm)
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