Pirates in the Caribbean :1493-1720 by Apestegui, Cruz - 2002

Edison, New Jersey: Chartwell Books, Inc., 2002. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Number line in the work reads as follows: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Translation by Richard Lewis Rees. This is an oversized and heavy work of 233 pages with many illustrations, mostly in color. Volume itself has blue covers with gilt lettering on the spine. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. Dust jacket has some creasing at the top of the front cover and a small tear near the outer top edge of the spine; however the dj looks quite nice in its protective cover. This work has been called the definitive narrative history of piracy in the Caribbean during the first two centuries of European settlement in the New World. A very nice copy; available for immediate shipment.

Edison, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Chartwell Books, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. 1st Edition, 1st Printing (Number line 9....1). 1st English translation. Dark blue cloth with gilt spine print. Folio (Coffee Table Book). Illustrated endpapers and pastedowns depicting the inside and outside of a Spanish Galleon. 238 pages. Includes index of names, general bibliography, endnotes, place names, index of ships, and photographic credits. A Forward by Fernando Serrano Mangas. A Prologue of 12 pages. The book contains maps, paintings, charts, museum artifacts, flags, numerous illustrations, and previously unpublished material. A wealth of information presented in a captivating manner. The book has almost no wear aside from light spine ends' rest indication. The dust jacket has a couple of tiny edge coating chips, light spine ends' wear, some edge roll, and light scratching with some rubbing.

Brand: Chartwell Books, 0000-00-00. First Thus. hardcover. Used: Good.