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Illustrations intended for use in publications by A.L. Bancroft & Company [graphic]
BANC PIC 19xx.204--A; BANC PIC 19xx.204--A
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Title:
Illustrations intended for use in publications by A.L. Bancroft & CompanyCreator/Contributor:
A.L. Bancroft & Company, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Bancroft, Paul.Abstract:
Primarily illustrations removed from an edition of Cook's Voyages, including scenes of Pacific Islanders and natives of Alaska.
Material relating to archaeology, Mexico, South America, and cuts from various publications to be used in a world geography
text are also present. Includes 5 photoprints - most of unidentified artifacts, and one of "Exostosis [of Human Tooth]"
Date:
ca. 1775-ca. 1890 (issued)Subject:
Cook, James -- 1728-1779 -- Travel -- Pictorial worksIndians of North America -- Alaska -- Pictorial works
Islands of the Pacific -- Discovery and exploration -- Pictorial works
Alaska -- Discovery and exploration -- Pictorial works
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Title supplied by cataloger.
Prints from Cook's voyages by Benard.
Some items signed Paul Bancroft. Some signed Tillaux.
Type:
graphicPhysical Description:
graphic
picture
ca. 155 items (engravings, cuts, and photographic prints) ; sheets 26 x 41 cm. or smaller.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 19xx.204--A
BANC PIC 19xx.204--A