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North American Indians by Geo. Catlin VOL I & II

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North American Indians by Geo. Catlin VOL I & II
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Available in this lot we have the complete volumes I & II set of the North American Indians book by George Catlin. This is a hardcover set from the mid 19th century with the first volume a tenth edition from 1866 and the second volume a fifth edition from 1845. The complete titled is, "Letters and Notes of the Manners, Customs, and Conditions of the North American Indians". The book was written during an eight years travel amongst the wildest tribes of Indians in North America during circa 1832-1839. The two volume set shows four hundred illustrations that were originally carefully engraved from Catlin's original paintings. The books show good condition of their age with some damage to the spines due to age and use. The books measure 9 3/8" tall by 6 1/4" wide and just under 2" thick.