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[Mexico] SAHAGUN (R.P. Fray Bernardino de). A general histor…
See original version (French)
291
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[Mexico] SAHAGUN (R.P. Fray Bernardino de). A general histor…
See original version (French)
Estimate €40 - €70
Voluntary lot
Description
[Mexico] SAHAGUN (R.P. Fray Bernardino de). A general history of things in New Spain. Translated and annotated by D. Jourdanet and Rémi Siméon. Paris, Masson, 1880. One volume in-4, contemporary red half-maroquin. Wear, title page cut out and rebacked, map cut out at edge and missing.
1 colour map on double page. "Excellent translation of one of the most valuable works on the history of the conquest of Mexico" (Chadenat I, 441).
Together with:
GODARD (Léon). L'Espagne. Customs and landscapes. Histoire et monuments. Tours, Mame, 1862. One large volume in-8, contemporary half-chagrin, all edges gilt. Rubbing, foxing.
4 hors-texte engravings after compositions by Gustave Doré.
Includes:
BONNEFONT (G.). Aventures de six français aux colonies. Paris, Garnier frères, 1890. One large volume in-8, red half-chagrin, all edges gilt.
Folded map in colour and numerous engravings in the text. Concerns Martinique, French Guiana, New Caledonia, India, Madagascar, Guinea, Senegal...
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