• Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
  • Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859
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Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859

Lot 304 - "The Origin Of The North American Indians" Antique Historical Book By John McIntosh, Published By Sheldon And Company, New York, 1859

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Antique historical book titled "The Origin of the North American Indians; With a Faithful Description of Their Manners and Customs, Both Civil and Military, Their Religions, Languages, Dress, and Ornaments," by John McIntosh. Published by Sheldon and Company, New York, 1859, new edition improved and enlarged, originally copyrighted 1843 by Nafis & Cornish. Hardcover in red cloth with gilt spine illustration of a Native figure, showing wear, fading, and fraying to spine ends and corners. Ink stamp "W. U. Halbert" with date September 25, 1929, on title page.

This mid-19th century ethnographic volume reflects the period’s limited and often romanticized European-American interpretations of Indigenous culture and history. While of documentary and antiquarian value, its descriptions should be understood within their historical context, as they frequently lack cultural accuracy and perpetuate outdated perspectives on Native peoples.

Auction Date: 10/16/2025

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