Live veiling - Lot 689
[America]
The history of America. A new edition.
Basel, J.J. Tourneisen, J.L. Legrand, 1790
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Beschrijving lot
3 vol., 8vo: xl-320, [iv]-457-[3 bl.], [4]-412-[40] pp. (somewhat spotted & browned, ms. notes on front pastedowns, title 1st vol. and front flyleaves).
Later binding (rubbed, spine of vol. 3 detached).
A new edition divided in 8 books by the historian and anthropologist W. Robertson (1721-1793) relating to the discovery of America and the conquest of Mexico and Peru. With 1 fold. pl. showing Aztec script and "A catalogue of Spanish books and manuscripts".
Ref. Sabin 71973.
Prov. Ms. entries on front flyleaf.