Commemorative Medals, Numismatic Books

Edward VII (1901-1910), Royal Anthropological Society, Huxley Memorial Medal, 1907, a bronze award medal by F. Bowcher, bust left, rev. legend, named (Edward Burnett Tylor), 63mm (cf. BHM 3488). Extremely fine; in case of issue £50-70

Edward Burnett Tylor (1832-1917), distinguished anthropologist, best known for his two volume work, Primitive Culture – The Origins of Culture and Religion in Primitive Culture. His award is unusual in that he did not deliver a lecture