* SPIX, John Baptist von (1781-1826) and MARTIUS, Carl Friedrich Philipp von (1794-1868) Travels in Brazil, in the years 1817-1820. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, 1824. 2 volumes, 8vo (212 x 130 mm). 9 engraved plates. (Marginal spotting, off-setting). Contemporary straight-grained morocco, spine gilt-lettered (light wear, rubbed, discreet library label). FIRST BRITISH EDITION. "Much of the space of this very interesting work of two German savants is occupied with minute and, we may be certain, accurate descriptions of the Indians of the pampas and mountains, of whose physique and customs the plates are illustrative" (Field). Field 1472; Sabin 89551. Estimate $ 400-600 Property from the Collection of the Valley of Milwaukee, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
* SPIX, John Baptist von (1781-1826) and MARTIUS, Carl Friedrich Philipp von (1794-1868) Travels in Brazil, in the years 1817-1820. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, 1824. 2 volumes, 8vo (212 x 130 mm). 9 engraved plates. (Marginal spotting, off-setting). Contemporary straight-grained morocco, spine gilt-lettered (light wear, rubbed, discreet library label). FIRST BRITISH EDITION. "Much of the space of this very interesting work of two German savants is occupied with minute and, we may be certain, accurate descriptions of the Indians of the pampas and mountains, of whose physique and customs the plates are illustrative" (Field). Field 1472; Sabin 89551. Estimate $ 400-600 Property from the Collection of the Valley of Milwaukee, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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