Intended for colonial administrators, and written by a member of the Sudan Political Service, it also includes a summary account of the history and social organisation of the Nuer, and a descriptive analysis of their customary practices concerning homicide, blood-feuds, marriage and divorce. Cites numerous court cases. Foreword by E.E. Evans-Pritchard.
Green cloth boards. 256pp illustrated 8vo.
Owners signature ffep. OUP 'Printers Library' label to front pastedown. OUP stamp to verso. else a VG-Fine copy in VG+ laminated dustwrapper (spine fading, OUP stamp internally, small numbering base of spine relating to I.A.I. sello offset to rear foldin & Blackwell's round ticket to front fold-in). despite all aforegoing not very noticeable points this is a very attractive copy.
Our Ref. #24267
- Jacket Condition: VG+
- Binding Condition: VG+
- Overall Condition: VG+
- Size: 8vo
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