Townsend, Henry, 1815-1886, The inhabitants, customs, idolatries &c. of Abbeokuta, (West Africa) , [188-?]
- Title(s):
The inhabitants, customs, idolatries &c. of Abbeokuta, (West Africa) : in six illustrations with letter-press descriptions / by the Revd. H. Townsend.
- Published/Created:
- Exeter [England] : Drawn on stone & published by G. Townsend, 5, Bear Str., [188-?]
- Physical Description:
- [12] p., [6] leaves of plates : ill. ; 37 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsDT515.9.A17 T69 1880z+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3094759
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Cover title.
"Price 5 s."
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in original printed wrappers. Front cover mutilated: lacks upper half. Inscription: From the widow of the late Rev. R.J. Knight, Throwley, 1899. - Subject Terms:
- Abeokuta Province (Nigeria) -- Pictorial works.Abeokuta Province (Nigeria) -- Social life and customs.Nigeria -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Pictorial works.Townsend, G. -- Publisher.
- Form/Genre:
- Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- 188-.
- Export:
- XML
- Native Chiefs house
- Male and female costume
- Sheep and goat market
- Drums, brass sceptre, &c.
- Idols
- Funeral procession.
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