New York, Oxford University Press, 1975.. First American Edition. 8°, publisher’s gilt–stamped cloth with dust jacket. In very good to fine condition. Signature and date crossed out on recto of front flyleaf: "CR Boxer // ii.ii.78". Inscribed by author in different ink below: "Douglas with best wishes // From //Charles, // Pretzel Bell--Virgin's Retreat // (Jan-April '78)" 142 pp., facsimile autograph in text, color frontispiece plate. *** First American Edition. Appears to be identical to London, 1975 first edition except for the title page, dust jacket, and lettering on the spine.*** West 265.

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Bookseller: Richard C. Ramer Old & Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 44425
Title: Women in Iberian Expansion Overseas 1415-1815. Some Facts, Fancies and Personalities.
Author: BOXER, Charles Ralph
Book Condition: Used
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York, Oxford University Press, 1975.
Keywords: women, European expansion, discoveries, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Africa, Asia, Morocco, West Africa, Azores, Madeira, Virgin Mary, Philippines, Macao, rape

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