Mexico in 1827 Two volume set by Ward, H.G - 1828

Grosset & Dunlap, 1949. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Grosset & Dunlap, 1949. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Springer, 1985. 222 pp., Hardcover, ex library else text clean and binding tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

New York: Ellipsis Arts..., 1996. Musical Expeditions CD1090; 63 S.; mit farbigen u. SW-Fotos; mit Audio-CD. Halbleinen. Tadellos. 13,5 cm.

London: Henry Colburn, 1828. First Edition. Very good. Vol. I: xix [1], 591 [1] pp.; Vol. II: viii, 730 pp. (lacking Colburn's 2-page ads). With 11 (of 13) plates after original artwork by Lady Emily Elizabeth Swinburne Ward, 5 of which are folded (8 aquatints of which one is hand colored, and 3 lithographs), 5 wood-engraved text illustrations, 1 folded engraved map (of 2 - see plate and map list below) with repairs, tables in text. 2 vols., 8vo (216 x 130 mm), modern half calf over marbled boards, smooth spines, red morocco labels. Text, plates, and maps in excellent condition. With stated defects, and priced accordingly. First edition of this "classic book on Mexico" (Streeter). The exquisite plates were created from the original art work of the author's wife, Lady Emily Elizabeth Swinburne Ward (1798-1882). A near-contemporary review states that Ward's is "The most systematic and complete work of which we are in possession respecting Mexico." (SOURCE: London Literary Gazette, January 7, 1832, No.… Read More

London: Henry Colburn, 1828. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. Two volumes. Octavo. 589pp.; 730pp. Rebound, simple cloth boards with leather spines, new endpapers, (one is creased and stained on edges). Thirteen total plates, including 2 folded engraved maps, (one has tear, but maps and fold-out views have been reinforced with linen backing, some small marginal tears, stains and wrinkling to edges), 5 folding plates, and six single page plates, one which is colored. Each plate has small ownership stamp. First plate, Mexico City, is trimmed closely and has some staining. Solid binding and linen reinforcement make this a very readable/ useable set. Illustrations are by Emily Elizabeth Swinburne Ward, wife of H.G. Ward, who accompanied him on his second trip to Mexico. In addition to Ward's personal narrative, the text contains information on boundaries, population, government, wars of independence, religion, revenue, mines and trade. Appendix of documents include particulars of a journey from… Read More

London: Henry Colburn, c.1828. Near fine condition, text and plates clean and crisp. . Edition: First Edition, Binding: Recent half morocco with matching cloth boards. Spine in six compartments with raised bands. Gilt titles on two and four. Top edge gilt. Marbled pasted and free endpapers. , Notes: From 1825-1827, H.G. Ward served in Mexico as the British Charge D’Affaires. The plates here are beautiful and in full-handcolour, reproduced from drawings made by Ward’s wife. Made as it was in the auspicious time right after Mexico became independent from Spain, this book is one of the best and earliest travel books on Mexico. An attached appendix comprises sections on Sinaloa, Sonora, and Sinaloa. In the words of Streeter, it is “the classic book on Mexico”. Streeter goes on to mention the account of Texas in the appendix of one of the few reliable ones from the 1820s. Of particular interest here is Ward’s focus on mining, which was a British fascination at the time—during his time in… Read More