(AMERICAN INDIANS) McKenney Thomas; and Hall James History o

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(AMERICAN INDIANS.) McKenney, Thomas; and Hall, James. History of the Indian Tribes of North America. 120 hand-colored lithographed plates. [2], iv, [9]-333; xvii, [9]-290; iv, [17]-392 pages. 3 volumes. Large 8vo, contemporary blind-stamped morocco gilt, minor wear and fading; minimal foxing, with almost all plates bright and pristine. Philadelphia: D. Rice & A.N. Hart., 1854

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An unusually well-preserved set of the second octavo edition. McKenney compiled this set after serving as the United States Superintendent of Indian Affairs through 1830. It is best known for its lithographs after the work of Charles Bird King, who was commissioned by McKenney to paint portraits of American Indian delegates visiting Washington from 1821 to 1830. "The most colorful portraits of Indians ever executed"--Howes M129. Sabin 43411.