On the Trail of Ancient Man
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1926. First edition. Hardcover. Large 8vo. [4], v-xxiv, 375, [1] pp. Green cloth with gold lettering on the front board and spine, top edge gilt. Lacks the dust jacket. Title page printed in red and black, includes both errata slips. Illustrated by a frontispiece of Andrews, a few maps (including one of Mongolia in the rear), and several plates. Plates are black and white photographs of Roy Chapman Andrews' expedition to the Asian Steppe and the Gobi Desert. The photographs depict Andrews' crew members, the fossils he discovered, sketches of how zoologists thought dinosaurs and ancient mammals looked, animals used in the expedition, and other aspects of Andrews' adventures. Roy Chapman Andrews was a notable inspiration for the character of Indiana Jones, and made several expeditions to the continent of Asia to understand the roots of civilization and to complete humanity's understanding of evolutionary zoology. Jones brought back knowledge of fossils, the Gobi's geology and animal life, and knowledge on the culture of the indigenous peoples. (Roy Chapman Andrews Society) (Wisconsin Historical Society). A presentable copy of a first edition of Chapman's book, difficult to find. Very Good. Item #00007983
A Very Good book with four small spots of discoloration to the front board and two leaves showing small tears (presumably from a previous owner separating the unopened leaves).
Price: $150.00