History of the Conquest of Peru, with a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas. (2 Volumes)
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1847. First Edition. Octavo. Item #007457
In 2 volumes. xl, 527 and xix[xx-xxii], 547pp. Lacks period after 'integrity' in Vol. II, p. 467, line 20. Text. Appendix. Index. Illustrated with two engraved frontispieces, 1 map, and facsimile autograph of Pizarro. These famous two volumes are just one of thirteen American books listed in The Grolier Club's 100 Books Famous in English Literature. A handsome set bound in publisher's brown cloth decorated in blind, spines lettered and decorated in gilt and evenly faded, yellow endpapers, occasional spots of foxing. A very nice sharp cornered copy.
Price: $350.00
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