1843 History Of The Conquest Of Mexico William Prescott 1st US Edition 3 Vols.

Description: History of the Conquest of Mexico, with a Preliminary View of the Ancient Mexican Civilization, and the Life of the Conqueror, Hernando Cortes. By William H. Prescott and printed in New York City by Harper and Brothers. 1843, complete in 3 volumes, 488, 480 and 524 pp, 9 x 6”, 8vo, rebound in red library cloth. In good rebound condition, with minor rubbing and wear to boards, along with slight staining to the front board of Volume I. Text blocks remain bound well, with sturdy hinges. Periodic wear to pages, with slight edge wear, scuffing, foxing, and slight marginalia, the latter of which is mostly concentrated at the front of each volume. Volume I and II include a map each, while Volume III includes a facsimile of Cortes’ signature. Each frontispiece remains intact, with the loss of tissue guards on Volumes I and III. Some pages have been reattached and reinforced during the restoration process, primarily at the front of each volume. Small repairs to some tears. Ex-library from The Library of Philadelphia, with bookplates, small stampings and marginalia, and library cards present in each volume. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 1st American edition. William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859) was a celebrated American historian, whose work primarily focused on the Spanish-speaking world. A nice copy that serves both preservation and reading purposes. FORN-ABE-MSB-0822-Shelf-622-aj1903

Price: 500 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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