Tessmann, Günter: Die Pangwe. Völkerkundliche Monographie eines west-afrikanischen Negerstammes. Ergebnisse der Lübecker Pangwe-Expedition 1907-1909 und früherer Forschungen 1904-1907. 2 in 1 Vol. Berlin: Wasmuth Verlag, 1913. 28,6 x 19,2 cm. Containing a total of 28 plates with lithographs and colour prints, plus 2 folded maps. XXI pp., 1 unnumbered page, 275 pp., 1 unnumbered page; 2 leaves, 402 pp. Original brown linen binding with colour-printed title and vignette. Title on spine in brown.

(Minimal wear. Stain on the spine and back cover. Slight brown staining.)

This is the original first edition of Wasmuth’s work in a single volume. The Pangwe, now known as the Fang, are an ethnic group living in western Central Africa. This volume is the magnum opus of Tessmann, who was recognised primarily as a botanist and ethnologist.