Political essay on the kingdom of New Spain (A Borzoi book on Latin America) by Alexander von Humboldt - 1972

Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1972. 1st Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0394475569 . Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing of this edition as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, book is in excellent condition with one minor flaw only: mild tanning to the pages, dustjacket is also in excellent condition, one inconspicuous tiny edge-tear is the only remarkable flaw, the original price (4.95) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "The John Black Translation, Abridged. Humboldt's renowned and penetrating analysis of Mexican culture at the end of the colonial period is now, for the first time, made widely available in this concise and highly readable volume. Professor Dunn's introduction, which includes a biographical profile of Humboldt, discusses the text in the light of a critical survey of his views regarding the potentially crucial role of Mexico in the preservation of the Spanish… Read More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394475569 . Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Foxing on text block edges and panels. .