Frijoles Canyon Pictographs, Recorded in Woodcuts and Hand Printed by Gustave Baumann. Signed Limited Edition. Published by Writers Editions in Santa Fe in 1939. Limited edition of 480 copies, 25 hand-printed woodcuts (some double-page), including a double-page folding plate signed by Baumann. Original 4pp advert leaf loosely inserted. Bound by Hazel Dreis in decorated cloth covered boards, printed paper label.

Gustave Baumann was a renowned artist and archaeologist, known for his detailed and accurate depictions of the ancient rock art found in Frijoles Canyon, New Mexico. This limited edition book features his meticulous illustrations of the pictographs, accompanied by his own commentary and analysis of the artwork.

The book itself is in near fine condition with the spine being very slightly cocked to the left, which is barely noticeable. The brown wrapper has some defects, with chips and tears on the back turn, and some other minor chips along the other edges of the wrapper. Please see photos for a better understanding of the condition.

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8.75 x 7.75 x 0.5 in