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Wampum And Shell Articles Used By The New York Indians

Bulletin of the New York State Museum, No. 41 8vo, original printed paper covers. (3), 322–480 pages; 28 halftone plates depicting some 300 objects, mostly shell articles and wampum belts. A few institutional stamps; else near fine. A rarely offered, extensive, and well-written work, with a lengthy bibliography. The New York State Museum building burned to the ground shortly after the turn of the century. The twenty-eight plates present here are consequently of particular importance as the only visual record of this major collection. By the author of Metallic Ornaments of the American Indians (1903). Clain-Stefanelli 12226. Sigler 189.