The Last Neanderthal: The Rise, Success, and Mysterious Extinction of Our Closest Human Relatives

Pp. 208; 143 color plates and maps.  Pictorial black cloth lettered in gray on the spine with a photograph of a Neanderthal skull on front cover in gray.  Color pictorial dust jacket, lettered in gray and black, lg 4to (11.75 x 9 inches).  This is the hardcover first edition.  Tattersall marshals the best available evidence to unravel the mysteries of the Neandertals – who they were, how they lived, how they succeeded for so long, and – the most intriguing question of all – what happened to them.  Small signature of former owner on the half-title page.  No other ownership marks and no signs of use. Publisher Macmillan Publisher Place New York Date Published 1995 Date Published Estimated No Edition First edition Number of Volumes 1 Reprint No Condition Fine Condition Description A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. ISBN 0-02-860813-5 Limited Edition