The Face Finder

The book is in good condition with a dust jacket that has minor wear and slight edge tears. The binding is strong, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. The cover retains its original color and design, making it a well-preserved copy for collectors.

"The Face Finder" by Mikhail Gerasimov, published by Hutchinson of London in 1971, is a first edition hardcover exploring the pioneering work of the author in forensic facial reconstruction. Gerasimov, a renowned Soviet archaeologist and anthropologist, developed groundbreaking techniques to reconstruct faces from skulls, merging art with science. This edition, translated from German by Alan Houghton Brodrick, provides an in-depth look into Gerasimov's methodologies and significant cases. As a scarce first edition, it holds particular value for collectors interested in forensic science and archaeology. The book remains out of print, enhancing its rarity. The dust jacket shows minor wear with slight edge tears, but overall, the book is in good condition, maintaining its original integrity.