The History of Mexico. In Two Volumes. Introduction by Burton Feldman. [2 Vols]
by Clavigero, Abbe D. Francesco Saverio
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- cloth & text edges very lightly soiled, spine ends bit rubbed,
- ISBN 10
- 0824035569
- ISBN 13
- 9780824035563
- Seller
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About This Item
New York: Garland Publishing. cloth & text edges very lightly soiled, spine ends bit rubbed,. 1979. repr of 1787; ISBN 0-8240-3556-9. repr of 1787. sm.4to . red cloth. [36],476/463pp very slight lean to spine of v.2. Internally very good+, clean & unmarked. A history of Mexico to the early 16th century. Facsimile reprint of the first English edition published in London in 1787: "Collected from Spanish and Mexican Historians, from Manuscripts, and Ancient Paintings of the Indians....To which are added, Critical Dissertations on the Land, the Animals, and Inhabitants of Mexico.... Translated from the original Italian [Storia antica del Messico], by Charles Cullen, Esq." (1787 title page) Scarce title in excellent condition. .
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- Linda K. Montemaggi
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BOOKS007107I
- Title
- The History of Mexico. In Two Volumes. Introduction by Burton Feldman. [2 Vols]
- Author
- Clavigero, Abbe D. Francesco Saverio
- Illustrator
- 2 fold-out maps, facsimiles
- Format/Binding
- Red cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - cloth & text edges very lightly soiled, spine ends bit rubbed,
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- repr of 1787
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0824035569
- ISBN 13
- 9780824035563
- Publisher
- Garland Publishing
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- Conquest of Mexico, Mexico-Indians, Meso-America, Pre-Columbian, ISBN 0-8240-3556-9
- Bookseller catalogs
- History;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Linda K. Montemaggi
Biblio member since 2006
New York, New York
About Linda K. Montemaggi
Located in NYC (Manhattan) we have been in the used, our-of-print, and antiquarian book business for nearly 25 years. Over the years our specialties have changed and are now centered primarily in legal & political history, although we do carry a small selection of books in other fields & an increasing stock of pamphlets & other ephemera. In addition to the internet, we issue catalgues & lists and sell at antiquarian book fairs. Please let us know should you have wants or questions regarding our inventory or services.
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