Author: Lewis, Theodore Hayes (b.1856).
Title: Effigy Mounds in Northern Illinois. (Offprint from Science, Sept. 7, 1888). [Presentation Copy from T.H. Lewis].
Description: [St. Paul, MN]: [no publisher noted], 1888. 1888. - Octavo, 9 inches high by 6 inches wide. Softcover, bound in printed self-wrappers. 4 pages, with the last one blank. Illustrated with a half-page diagram. Folded twice horizontally. There is some minor soiling to the pamphlet. Very good.

First separate edition, PRESENTATION COPY with a printed presentation label at the head of the title: "From.[T.H. Lewis] 406 Maria Avenue / St. Paul, Minnesota. / U.S. of America." Lewis has filled in his name in ink.

Signed in print on page 3: "T.H. Lewis / St. Paul, Minn. July 31, 1888."

Theodore H. Lewis was the first archaeologist to systematically survey and record archaeological sites in Minnesota. Between 1883 and 1895 Lewis surveyed more than 12,000 mounds in Minnesota, Canada and surrounding states. His research formed the basis of knowledge about petroglyphs, incised boulders, burial mounds and cave art in Minnesota.

RARE. Very good .

Keywords: EFFIGY MOUNDS IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS; THEODORE HAYES LEWIS; MOUNDS; EFFIGY MOUNDS; ILLINOIS; IMITATIVE MOUNDS; ROCK RIVER VALLEY; SIGNED; PRESENTATION COPY; ROCKFORD TURTLE; WINNEBAGO COUNTY; BIRD EFFIGY; EFFIGIES; ARCHAEOLOGY; AMERICANA; FIRST SEPARATE EDI

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