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[NATIVE AMERICANS]. LAPHAM, I[ncrease] A. (1811-1875). The Antiquities of Wisconsin. [Washington, D. C.: The Smithsonian Institution, 1855]. Folio. Illustrated with 55 plates (some folding, includes 1 folding map) at rear. [iv]-xii, 1-95, [1, blank] pp. Approximately 12 ½ x 9”. With Errata slip. Rebacked to style in twentieth century quarter red morocco over near contemporary marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt, black gilt morocco lettering label, later endleaves (spine sunned, some wear to boards, corners of boards appear to have leather tips removed, plates and map have a small ink library stamp on versos). Very good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE BOOK OF NATIVE AMERICAN MOUNDS AND WORKS IN WISCONSIN, most of which no longer exist.