Lot 74
Solis (Antonio de) The History of the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, first edition in English, translated by Thomas Townsend, Printed for T. Woodward, J. Hooke and J. Peele, 1724.
Hammer Price: £380
Description
Solis (Antonio de) The History of the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, first edition in English, translated by Thomas Townsend, engraved portrait frontispiece of Cortez, 6 folding engraved plates and 2 maps (1 folding), generally clean and crisp, contemporary blind-stamped calf, a little scuffed and with 2 patches of leather worn on lower cover and spine, corners rubbed, folio, Printed for T. Woodward, J. Hooke and J. Peele, 1724.
Description
Solis (Antonio de) The History of the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards, first edition in English, translated by Thomas Townsend, engraved portrait frontispiece of Cortez, 6 folding engraved plates and 2 maps (1 folding), generally clean and crisp, contemporary blind-stamped calf, a little scuffed and with 2 patches of leather worn on lower cover and spine, corners rubbed, folio, Printed for T. Woodward, J. Hooke and J. Peele, 1724.