History of the Conquest of Mexico with a Preliminary View of the Ancient Mexican Civilization and the Life of the Conqueror Hernando Cortes [3 volumes]
by Prescott, William H
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Harper and Brothers, 1843. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 3 volumes, complete as issued. A good set in the original dark brown cloth stamped in gilt and blind (there are some nicks and tears to cloth, Volume I has been rebacked with original spine laid down; there is come foxing particularly at front and rear of each volume). Complete with 3 engraved frontispieces; 2 folding maps, and plate reproducing Cortes' handwriting.
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- Bookseller
- Arundel Books of Seattle (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 618412
- Title
- History of the Conquest of Mexico with a Preliminary View of the Ancient Mexican Civilization and the Life of the Conqueror Hernando Cortes [3 volumes]
- Author
- Prescott, William H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Harper and Brothers
- Date Published
- 1843
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- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Spine
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