MAGIC BOOKS FROM MEXICO [KING PENGUIN No. 64]

Published by Penguin Books, London, 1953

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First impression of the true first edition. ***Thirty-one text pages plus sixteen full-page colour plates. ***No inscriptions. Pages clean. Spine tight. ***In a very good colour illustrated dustwrapper that has not been price-clipped and shows publisher's original price of 4/6. Extremities of dustwrapper slightly rubbed, browned and creased. Short tear and associated crease to bottom outer corner of front panel of dustwrapper. Corners of dustwrapper slightly rubbed. Small loss to head and tail of spine of dustwrapper. Front and rear panels of dustwrapper bright. ***186 mm x 124 mm. ***'Never before have the works described in these pages been introduced to the general public. Several of those preserved in England have never been published since Lord Kingsborough's edition of 1831. ***Mr. Burland, one of the few people in the world who are engaged on research on these subjects, brings the story of the forgotten books of ancient Mexico to light, and in doing so reveals a new chapter in the history of writing. He introduces to the reader an astonishing virile artistic tradition worthy of study by all interested int he visual arts.' (Quote from inside front dustwrapper blrub). ***A scarce, collectable King Penguin first edition in nice, bright condition in its original dustwrapper. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…

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Title
MAGIC BOOKS FROM MEXICO [KING PENGUIN No. 64]
Author
With an Introduction and Notes by C. A. Burland
Publisher
Penguin Books, London
Publication year
1953
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition
Printing
1st Printing
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