Essays written by some of the prominent anthropologists and leading thinkers of the day, including Edward Clodd, who was an early follower of Charles Darwin and who worked to popularize evolution; George Rawlinson, who was a professor of Ancient History at Oxford; and Fritz Schultze, German professor of Philosophy. Individual issues in one volume, with blue paper wrappers bound in. Topics include: September 1885, No. 73: "Evolution in History, Language, and Science. Four Addresses Delivered at the London Crystal Palace School of Art, Science and Literature", by G. G. Zerffi, Rev. W. A. Hales, Henry E. Malden, and Rev. Robinson Thornton; July 1885, No. 71: "Anthropology" by Daniel Wilson; August 1883, No. 47: "The Childhood of Religions" by Edward Clodd; August 1884, No. 60: The Childhood of the World" by Edward Clodd; October 1881, No. 25: "The Origin of Nations" by George Rawlinson; March 1884, No. 54: "The Birth and Growth of Myth" by Edward Clodd; November 1884, No. 62: "The Religions of the Ancient World" by George Rawlinson; and May 1885, No. 69: "Fetichism" by Fritz Schultze. Brown buckram, gilt title at spine. Illustrated. Thick 8vo, chipped head of spine, upper corner of rear board, o/w very good condition.

Seller Inventory # 18537

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Humboldt Library of Popular Science, 8 bound issues, 1881 - 1885

Publisher

J. Fitzgerald & Co., New York

Binding

Hardcover

Seller catalogs

Store Description

We have been booksellers for 48 years, members of the ABAA, ILAB & many prominent trade organizations. You may order from us with the security that an established & reputable bookseller offers you, who abides by the code of ethics established by ILAB. We offer old, rare & out of print books, maps, prints, ephemera & photographs on many subjects. We handle items in every fields. Some of our specialties include the Hudson River Valley, the Antarctic & Arctic, Australia & the South Pacific.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA
29 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY, 10524, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Prices in US $. Postage/packing extra & all items are offered subject to prior sale.

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship the same day. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Payment Methods

Check Money Order Cash Bank Draft Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants