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Humboldt's observations on New Spain, 1811

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Humboldt's observations on New Spain, 1811

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Heading:
Author: Humboldt, Alexander Von
Title: Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain containing researches relative to the geography of Mexico, the extent of its surface and its political division into Intendancies...
Place Published: New York
Publisher:I. Riley
Date Published: 1811
Description:

2 volumes. Translated from the original French by John Black. 21x12 cm (8¼x4¾"), rebacked cloth boards with earlier spine leather laid down, morocco spine labels, spines tooled in gilt. First American Edition.

Important observations made by Humboldt in the Spanish New World (North America), from 1799 to 1804. Howes writes that the work is "of superlative California importance." Wagner-Camp 7a:5; Howes H786; Sabin 33715. Ink ownership marks.

Condition

Some flaking and loss to spine strips, minor wear to cloth; hinges cracked, damp staining, foxing, and offsetting, text clean throughout; very good.

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Price: 425 USD
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