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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

C.Cagnolo (I.M.C.)

The AKIKUYU

Their Customs, Traditions & Folklore

Published: Mission Printing School, Nyeri, 1933

Edition: First Edition

Reserve: $125

Approximately:

Estimate: $155/185

Bidding opens: 3 Oct 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Oct 16:30 GMT

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Published by Mission Printing School, Nyeri, Kenya, 1933. 8vo. Original cloth, gilt. xv, 324, [ii]pp.

Illustrated with numerous photo plates, maps and drawings as well as full page colour plates and a cored folding map at rear of the book. Cloth covers in excellent condition. Binding slightly loose.

Customs, traditions and folklore of the Akikuyu by the tribesmen themselves.

The book was notorious for misplacing the illustrations , double entries etc. However this particular copy is perfectly bound.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good plus
  • Overall Condition: Very Good +
  • Size: 8vo


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