Description: Vintage "American Indians - First Families of the Southwest" 3rd Ed. 1926 Original book first published in 1920 by Fred Harvey, founder of a string of trading posts, the man who most influenced artisans of the SW tribes to create rugs, pottery, basketry, and other craftsfor the tourist trade beginning in the early 20th Century. The "8.75" x 11.75" book printed in color on heavy coated paper, profiles the Navajo, Hopi, Apache,Laguna, Cochiti, Taos, and other tribes, describing their cultures,religions, and arts and crafts. Thebook has more than 30 one-page features, each one illustrated by a color painting facing the text.Cover painting by Fred Geary. Other artists whose work appears in the book include: Warren E. Rollins (1861-1962), known as "Dean of the Santa Fe Art Colony." His paintings now bringas much as $45,000. James Allen St. John (1872-1957), best known for his illustrations of the Tarzan novels and consideredto be "the godfather of modern fantasy art." Cornelia Stuart Cassidy-Davis (1868-1920), a painter of Indian portraits of great enthnological value. Pages unnumbered, some 50 plus. This is a near-mint copy of the book's 3rd Printing in 1926. Pages unnumbered, 50 plus. Very minor wear on spine ends and cover page edges, with interior pages like new. Please see photos and email with any questions. Ships within one day of payment.
Price: 19.95 USD
Location: Chewelah, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-16T11:05:12.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Paper
Place of Publication: Kansas City
Language: English
Special Attributes: 3rd Edition
Region: North America
Author: J. F. Huckel, Editor
Publisher: Fred Harvey
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Historical
Subject: American Indians of the Southwest
Year Printed: 1926
Original/Facsimile: Original
