History of the Conquest of Mexico,

£500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A handsome set of this classic and important account of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859) was the first American scientific historian and importantly challenged previous notions of the pre-Columbian civilisations of South and Central America being non-indigenous. Eight edition; 3 vols, 8vo (23.5 x 15.5 cm); 3 portrait frontispieces, two double page maps, 1 plate, armorial bookplate to pastedowns, a little spotted; contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spine gilt in six compartments with contrasting gilt red and green morocco lettering pieces, all edges marbled, a fine set.

• Binding: Hardcover

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