Detailed study of the Olmec culture as the first civilization of America. The starting point is an analysis of the sophistication of a wide variety of Olmec sculptures. The author also relates to other cultures at a similar stage of development in South America and further afield.  Profusely illustrated with black & white and colour photographs. Hardback. 168 pages. Spanish text.  Obvious signs of external wear but internally sound.  Signed dedication from the author but no other internal markings.  Cat No 3632