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Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Good. First American Edition. Renowned British anthropologist continues his study of the "primitive" Polynesian society, the land of Tikopia (Solomon Islands), which he first encountered before it had had any priori contact with Western civilization. Here, focus is on the people's religious beliefs & practices, in 374 pages with Index in rear + 14 pages of black-&-white photos in center. Orig. published in London in 1967, this is the First US Edition, unknown printing, from that same year. With light rust-colored cloth over boards lettered in bright gilt to spine, this 8vo is in Near Fine condition: completely clean & very bright, binding straight & strong, interior pages creamy white & unmarked with just a hint of foxing & tanning. Exterior edges of text block show slightly heavier foxing, with a tiny stain to top such edge. Corners crisp. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $12.50 price intact to front flap) is just Good, with profuse, small chips/silverfish damage to all edges; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on orders placed Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.…