The History of Mexico. Collected from Spanish and Mexican Historians, from Manuscripts, and Ancient Paintings of the Indians. Illustrated by Charts, and other Copper Plates. To Which are Added, Critical Dissertations on the Land, the Animals, and Inhabitants of Mexico. By Abbé D. Francesco Saverio Clavigero. Translated from the Original Italian, By Charles Cullen, Esq. In Two Volumes.

Published by G. G. J. and J. Robinson c. 1787., London, 1787

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Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, CanadaAlexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books

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Edition : First edition., Contemporary full marble calf, flat spine in six compartments of gilt-tooled bands and gilt spiral-patterned motifs, gilt black morocco label on two, gilt text on four, board edges gilt-tooled., In first volume, pagination jumps from iv to vii with no loss to text or gap in foliation.?Claviergo was a native of Vera Cruz (born 1731, died at Bologna, 1787), a Jesuit and a thorough antiquarian, who spent thirty years of active research into the archaeology and antiquities of Mexico. His book, originally published in Italian, is a mine of precious historical documents, and contains valuable lists of others in the Mendoza, the Vatican, and the Boturini collections. All the other books that have been elaborated since on the same subject, instead of superseding Claviergo?s, have tended rather to magnify its importance.?, Size : Large 4to. , Complete with 28 plates including 2 folding maps and the genealogy plate. The plates illustrate natural history, architecture and various cultural aspects of Mesoamerican civilization., Volume : Two volumes. , References : Sabin 13518-9., P. Volume 1. (4), blank, frontis, title, blank, dedication (2), translator?s preface iii-iv, preface vii-xi, blank, account of Mexican historians xiii-xxxi, advertisement xxxii, contents (3), blank, 1-440, descendents (441-444), appendix 441-476, (2); Volume 2. (4), blank, frontis, title, blank, contents (2), 1-194, appendix 195-468, blank, (2). \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Genealogy? plate in volume 1 heavily browned, folding map of Mexico?s lakes in volume 2 with small tear in fold at gutter, occasional mild brownspots; otherwise in very good condition and generally a nice, clean copy in handsome period binding.…

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Title
The History of Mexico. Collected from Spanish and Mexican Historians, from Manuscripts, and Ancient Paintings of the Indians. Illustrated by Charts, and other Copper Plates. To Which are Added, Critical Dissertations on the Land, the Animals, and Inhabitants of Mexico. By Abbé D. Francesco Saverio Clavigero. Translated from the Original Italian, By Charles Cullen, Esq. In Two Volumes.
Author
Abbe D. Francesco Saverio Clavigero; Charles Cullen, tr.
Publisher
G. G. J. and J. Robinson c. 1787., London
Publication year
1787
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition

Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers’ specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.…

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Voyages and Travels, Social Sciences and Philosophy, Natural History, Military, Literature, Illustrated and Plate Books, Early Printed Books, Atlases and Maps, Architectural, Americana and Canadiana

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