History of the conquest of Peru : with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas / by William H. Prescott
by Prescott, William Hickling (1796-1859)
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London : Bickers & Son, 1893. New and revised edition. Hardback. Very good copy in the original full aniline calf. Gilt cross-bands / raised bands with gilt-blocked titling and spine compartments uniformly and elaborately tooled in gilt. Gilt border and gilt vignette to front and rear panels. Minor, generalized wear to the bands and panel edges. Remains uncommonly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Prize label to the front pastedown. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 510 pages; Physical desc. : xxiv, 510 p. : port ; 18 cm. Notes: Half-title: History of the conquest of Peru, and, Biographical and critical Miscellanies. With: Biographical and critical miscellanies / by William H. Prescott includes bibliographical references and index. Subject: Incas. Peru - History - Conquest, 1522-1548.
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- Title
- History of the conquest of Peru : with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas / by William H. Prescott
- Author
- Prescott, William Hickling (1796-1859)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- New and revised edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Bickers & Son
- Date Published
- 1893
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