The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America by Edwin Tappan Adney and Howard I. Chapelle - 1964

Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institution, 1964. Hardcover. Backstrip sun-darkened; top corner of rear cover slightly bumped; edges and part of title page foxed; otherwise very good condition (no dust jacket). . 242p. Illus. Quarto.

Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1964. hardcover. near fine. Smithsonian Institution Bulletin 230 is the definitive work on bark canoes. Revealing secrets of a nearly lost craft...will appeal to craftspeople and canoe enthusiasts, as well as scholars in material culture and Native American studies." 242 pages 8 3/4 x 11 1/4" previous owner's name on inside front cover. shipping will be extra, please inquire.

Wasshington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution. Very Good. 1964. Hardcover. Smithsonian Institution, Bulletin 230. First Edition. 242 pages, 11 1/4" x 8 3/4", green cloth covers with gilt stamping to front cover and spine. Spine and corners are gently scuffed. Contents are bright and clean and nice. A Very Good copy. .

Washington: Smithsonian Institute Press. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1964. Hardcover. No DJ, Lower Right Cover Corners Slightly Bent Smithsonian Institute Bulletin 230 Museum of History and Technology; 242 pages. .

Washington D.C.:: Smithsonian Institution, 1964. 8.5" wide by 11.25" tall. A square, tight copy. There are some tiny brown speckles (light foxing) on the fore-edge and on blank pages at the start and end [text and illustrations are NOT affected]. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Text pages are clean and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with 224 figures, construction diagrams, vintage photos (mostly from 1901-1919), and modern photos of museum pieces. Detailed study of the history and construction of Native American watercraft. Includes an Introduction and eight chapters, as follows: 1) Early History; 2) Materials and Tools; 3) Form and Construction; 4) Eastern Maritime Region; 5) Central Canada; 6) Northwestern Canada; 7) Arctic Skin Boats; 8) Temporary Craft. + Retrospect. Appendix: THE KAYAK ROLL by John D. Heath. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original dark green cloth, stamped in gold on the spine and front… Read More

Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution/United States Government Printing Office, 1964. 242 pp. Original dark green cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Binding lightly soiled w/ light foxing to edges of text block and endpapers. Illust. w/ b/w photos and figures. Contents nice.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, 1964. Hardcover. Very good condition . Folio 241p., illus.

Washington: Smithsonian Institution. Very Good. 1964. Hardcover. Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1964. 242 pages, hardbound. A VG copy in a tight, clean, green cloth binding. .

Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1964. FIRST EDITION, Very Good. Full green buckram with gilt lettering on the spine Gilt medallion of the world on the front cover. Slight discoloration to the back cover. No previous owner's marks. Profusely illustrated with photos. Overall a VERY GOOD PLUS book. Great gift item. . First Edition. Full Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.