2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
Lot of 16 engravings, averaging 10" x 13", 19th century, various publishers. These fine steel engravings feature Native American subjects from throughout North America from various archaeological, anthropological, and historical perspectives. Titles include: ANTIQUITIES FROM THE CONGAREE INDIANS, S. CAROLINA...Plus; ORNAMENTS WORN BY THE INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA AND OREGON...Plus; DEFEAT OF VASQUEZ D'AYLLON BY THE CHICOREANS...Plus; SPEARING FISH FROM A CANOE...Plus; RUINS OF OLD FORT MACKANACK, 1763...Plus; MODE OF SPINNING AND WEAVING BY THE PUEBLO INDIANS...Plus; DEATH WHOOP...Plus; NAVAJO WIGWAMS...Plus; ITASCA LAKE...Plus; VIEW OF INSCRIPTION ROCK ON SOUTH SIDE OF CUNNINGHAM'S ISLAND, LAKE ERIE...Plus; INSCRIPTION ON ROCK NORTH SIDE OF CUNNINGHAM'S IS., LAKE ERIE...Plus; PROTECTING THE CORNFIELDS FROM VERMIN...Plus; A CHIPPEWA BELLE IN COSTUME...Plus; MEDAWISOS...Plus; OTTOWA CANOE...Plus; TRANSPORTING WATER AND GRASS SEED. Three of the engravings have water stains in the upper-left margin, else VF condition.
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