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Melanesians of the South-east Solomon Islands
W. G. Ivens
1927
Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co : London
10" by 7"
xix [4], 2-529pp
SUMMARY
An excellent first edition of W. G. Ivenss illustrated study of the Melenesians of the Solomon Islands.
Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs1.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 23.99
EU Postage: £ 18.99
European Postage: £ 19.99
Asia Postage: £ 31.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99
DESCRIPTION
Illustrated with three colour plates and eighteen photographic plates, with further vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.
An impressively detailed ethnic and cultural study, with chapters dedicated to the Saa and Ulawa, social organisation, betrothal and marriage, canoes, dances, burials and spirits.
The final section discusses Melanesian folklore.
An bright copy of this work.
CONDITION
In the publishers original cloth binding. Slight discolouration to back strip, with bumping to spine head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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