L.S.B. Leakey By The Evidence Memoir 1ST Edition 1974 Anthropology Book

Discover the remarkable journey of one of the world's most influential anthropologists in this 1974 first edition of L.S.B. Leakey's By the Evidence: Memoirs, 1932-1951. Designed specifically for the dedicated enthusiast, student, or collector interested in the evolution of paleoanthropology and African research, this memoir book spans 261 pages and is illustrated with black and white photographs that bring his pioneering experiences to life. The narrative offers an intimate, humorous, and sometimes dangerous account of Leakey's life, reflecting his deep respect for African culture and his foundational work in the field. This vintage copy features an ex libris plate from the library of Russell Pierce on the first page, along with a small handwritten date in pencil on the rear endpaper. The interior binding shows a gentle separation at the center, consistent with a well-read first edition of this era, and the top page edges display a subtle, characteristic wavy texture. The book includes the original dust jacket, which shows age-appropriate shelf wear, including minor edge wrinkling and small, crisp closed tears typical of storage over time. This is a vintage pre-owned item sold as is.