The use of Gold and other Metals among the Ancient Inhabitants of Chiriqui, Isthmus of Darien by William H. Holmes. Smithsonian Institution Bureau of Ethnology monograph. Washington, Government Printing  Office, 1887. Soft cover, 27 pages,numerous illustrations.

From the library of Francis B. Greene, author of 'History of Boothbay,Southport & Boothbay Harbor, Maine'. With his ink stamp on front cover.

First edition monograph concerning gold animal figures, objects and other items first appearing in the 1860s at various antique shops, and later proven to be ancient Indian artifacts pillaged from various grave sites at Chiriqui. Very interesting stuff.  Excellent condition!!!!

Great provenance from an historian, collector and Maine author. See my other Smithsonian monographs from the same collection of Francis B. Greene. Will combine shipping.