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History of the Conquest of Mexico, with a preliminary view of the Ancient Mexican Civilization, and the Life of the Conqueror, Hernando Cortés
by (Mexico) Prescott, William H
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- Bound in full tan polished calf, gilt spine, t.e.g., by Riviere. Minor rubbing, else fine
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About This Item
London: Ricahrd Bentley, New Burlington Street, 1844. Second edition. Frontispiece portraits, signature facsimile, maps. xxx, 442 ; xvi, 439; xvi, 455 pp. 3 vols. 8vo. Bound in full tan polished calf, gilt spine, t.e.g., by Riviere. Minor rubbing, else fine. Second edition. Frontispiece portraits, signature facsimile, maps. xxx, 442 ; xvi, 439; xvi, 455 pp. 3 vols. 8vo. The Conquest of Mexico, beautifully written in a style which Prescott had labored for years to perfect, and based on the most searching inquiry into the original sources, set a new standard for the narrative type of history." - Grolier One Hundred. Sabin 65262 (first edition), BAL 16340 (first edition); Grolier American 100, 51. Hill 1383 (First Edition); Graff 3356
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- James Cummins Bookseller
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- 221560
- Title
- History of the Conquest of Mexico, with a preliminary view of the Ancient Mexican Civilization, and the Life of the Conqueror, Hernando Cortés
- Author
- (Mexico) Prescott, William H
- Format/Binding
- Frontispiece portraits, signature facsimile, maps. xxx, 442 ; xvi, 439; xvi, 455 pp. 3 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Bound in full tan polished calf, gilt spine, t.e.g., by Riviere. Minor rubbing, else fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition
- Publisher
- Ricahrd Bentley, New Burlington Street
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1844
- Keywords
- Mexico | British | American
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; History, Travel & Geography; Sets & Fine Bindings;
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