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First edition (1891) of The History of Human Marriage by Finnish philosopher and sociologist Edward Westermarck, an influential early comparative study of marriage customs and human social development.
This substantial one-volume edition was published in London in 1891.
Condition:
Original cloth binding with gilt spine lettering. Covers show age-related wear, rubbing, mild warping, and small areas of damage, particularly at the spine ends. Binding remains intact and text block is secure with no loose pages noted. Pages show expected age toning. Please review photos carefully for details of condition.
Includes the bookplate of Dr. George P. Donehoo, Pennsylvania minister, historian, and author, adding an interesting provenance element.
A notable foundational work in the history of anthropology and social theory, increasingly collected alongside works by Frazer, Tylor, Morgan, Boas, and other early scholars of comparative culture and society.
