Welcome. This auction is for a RARE HARD COVER copy of "BASKETRY OF THE LUZON CORDILLERA, PHILIPPINES"
by Florina H. Capistrano-Baker. Published by UCLA 1998, no stated edition but believed to be FIRST EDITION, Hard Cover with Dust Jacket, 9 x 11.25 inches, 136pp, illustrated. The ubiquitous basket perhaps best captures the unique way of life of the agricultural people of Luzon's Cordillera, or central mountain range. This
RARE HARD COVER volume is profusely illustrated with 151 vintage & modern photographs (both B/W & color) including 50 baskets from UCLA's Fowler Museum of Cultural History Collection. Related items are also included such as trays, hats, and fish traps, as well as numerous images - both historical and contemporary - of baskets in daily use.
Overall condition is MINT, like new, appears unread, solid spine, no loose or torn pages, unmarked, clean, tight and bright. The Dust Jacket is
NOT price-clipped, free from tears, and in mint condition too! A pristine copy of this RARE-IN-HARD-COVER-TITLE.
NOT ex-library or marked Book Club.
I will be happy to combine shipping and offer a substantial discount for multiple book purchases. Every book is carefully bubble wrapped and boxed for shipment using quality recycled packing materials to help keep the planet GREEN. USPS Delivery Confirmation Tracking is included FREE with all domestic orders at no addition cost.
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