RARE comprehensive treatise on cannibalism (anthropophagy) by the great ethnologist and German philologist - Ewald Volhard (1900-1945). Despite the fact that the book was written nearly 90 years ago it is still considered the most authoritative research into the subject of cannibalism and is consulted by modern ethnologists and anthropologists. 225x150mm. 539 pages. Softcover. Cover slightly stained and yellowing. Cover edges and corners worn. Spine yellowing and wrinkled. Spine edges peeling. All pages, plates and maps clean. Page edges rough-cut as published. [SUMMARY]: This rare and valuable book on a fascinating subject is in good condition.