Handbook of North American Indians. Volume 9. Southwest

Sturtevant, William C (General Editor); Ortiz, Alfonso (Volume Editor);. Handbook of North American Indians. Volume 9. Southwest. Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1979. First edition. 4to. 700pp. Gray and red cloth with black and gilt lettering to spine. Minor scratching to covers. Corners rubbed. Minor discoloration to covers. With the bookplate of Bruce Bryan, the noted author and long time curator of the Southwest Museum of The American Indians in Pasadena, California. This is volume 9 of a 20-volume encyclopedia summarizing knowledge about all Native peoples north of Mesoamerica, including cultures, languages, prehistory, and human biology. Profusely illustrated with annotated b/w photos, drawings, charts and maps. Overall very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (11756) $50