Nicholson H B Editor (8 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. Clipped: poor. Fifth Edition. 253 p., clean and unmarked within; no marking on end pages but paper is not as fine and it is age-toned; wonderful photo portraits of each author, though there is some foxing in borders; binding firm; unfaded dark blue boards with still clear gilt lettering has light bumping of corners and slight rrubbing at crown and foot of spine, and along lower edge of rear panel--but in general has been well protected by a clipped d.j. that has suffered chipping along edges with open and closed tears, smudging, and in general great indignity. Fine stories with fascinating commentary by unjustly neglected authors.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Brown cloth, 181 pages, 11.5-in tall. Many photographs and drawings. Eight essays concerning pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica. Published in the UCLA Latin American Studies Series, volume 31. Dust jacket with minor edge wear, some light ripples to rear panel. Fine in a very good dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Printing. 181 pages including References, Index and numerous illustrations. The book has a square text block and sound hinges. All pages are completely clean and undamaged. Exterior brown cloth covers are spotless. No bumped corners. A few tiny marks and slight foxing (age tan spotting) on the outer page edges. The dust jacket is mostly clean with just a few light spots on the front panel and slight soiling near the spine on the back panel. There are a few tiny chips along top and bottom edges, none of which exceed about 1/16". (Note: Photos may show magnified dust, a flash reflection, or color washout.) Paypal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Additional photos emailed upon request. International shipping will be $77 for Priority Mail. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Origins of Religious Art and Iconography in Preclassic Mesoamerica, edited by H. B. Nicholson and published in 1976 by the UCLA Latin American Center in association with the Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles. A respected scholarly work examining early Mesoamerican religious imagery, symbolism, and cultural development through multiple academic contributors. This copy carries strong Nathaniel Tarn provenance with his ex libris bookplate. Tarn, born Edward Michael Mendelson, was a poet, translator and anthropologist, and student of Claude Levi Strauss; his library is widely regarded for its depth in anthropology and cultural studies. This example also contains very light pencil marginalia attributable to Tarn, adding a subtle but meaningful layer of association. Condition is excellent. Clean, tight, and well preserved with sharp pages and minimal handling wear. Original wraps present. Includes laid in ephemera, including a museum pamphlet and printed article, which enhance research and collector appeal. A desirable title for collectors of Mesoamerican studies, anthropology, and religious iconography, especially with Tarn association, marginalia, and added inserts. Author, H B Nicholson editor Publisher, UCLA Latin American Center Ethnic Arts Council Los Angeles Year, 1976 Special attributes, First edition Tarn provenance light marginalia laid in ephemera Topic, Anthropology Mesoamerican studies religious art Subject, Preclassic Mesoamerica iconography religion archaeology Condition, Near fine clean tight with light pencil marginalia and ephemera Nt-66.…

dj. First Edition. Octavo (24.5cm); beige cloth-covered boards, with titling stamped in red on spine, and decorations stamped in red and gilt on front cover; acetate dustjacket; 226pp; black-and-white illustrations throughout. This copy is from the library of noted poet, translator, and anthropologist Nathaniel Tarn (1928-2024), with his pictorial bookplate to front pastedown. A Near Fine copy. Acetate dustwrapper, lightly tanned, with tiny tears, chips, and creases to extremities; Very Good+. Collection of essays presented in 1971 at Dumbarton Oaks, including Mary Elizabeth Smith's "The Relationship between Mixtec Manuscript Painting and the Mixtec Language: A Study of Some Personal Names in Codices Muro and Sánchez Solís", Floyd G. Lounsbury's "On the Derivation and Reading of the 'Ben-Ich' Prefix", and George Kubler's "The Clauses of Classic Maya Inscriptions". [87341].…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 302 pages. 9.19x6.13x0.71 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 832 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.75 inches. In Stock.