Lot 775
Pair of 1842 Expertly Hand Colored Eskimo Prints. From Dr. Prichard's Natural History of Man, published 1842 in London by H. Bailliere. 1) Plate IX, "Kamtschadalee". An eskimo man in a coat of animal fur; and 2) Plate XXIX, "Woman of the Aleutian Islands". Facing female bust in a crimson and blue dress wearing a golden cross and chain. Both with expert and still vibrant 19th century hand coloring. 2 pcs.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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