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Title: The Natural History of Man; Comprising Inquiries into the Modifying Influence of Physical and Moral Agencies on the Different Tribes of the Human Family Author: Prichard, James Cowles Place: London Publisher: Hippolyte Bailliere Date: 1845 Description: (iii)-xviii, 596 pp. 44 hand-colored steel engraved illustrations on 41 plates, 5 uncolored engraved plates; numerous woodcut illustrations in text. (8vo) 23x14 cm (9x5½") later full brown calf, borders in gilt and blind, spine gilt, red morocco label, all edges marbled. Second Edition. Fabulous colored plates, including a number of Native Americans, north and south. Bookplate of George Savile-Foljambe and with his gilt emblem and initials stamped on front. Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear, an occasional spot of soiling within; near fine. Item number: 261866