Description: The Ancient Cities of the New World Being Voyages and Explorations in Mexico and Central America from 1857-1882, by Desire Charnay, Translated from the French by J. Gonino and Helen S. Conant, Harper & Brothers, New York, 1887, frontispiece with numerous illustrations, blue pictorial cloth, 10.25 x 7”, 4to. In fair condition. Binding shaken, boards slanted as a result. Moderate wear to extremities with scuffing to corners and end bands. Fraying and light breakage to end bands overall with modest soiling to surface of cloth. Gilt and foil decorations remain bright and crisp. Tan end papers bright and remain unmarked. Inner hinges beginning with binding mesh exposed. Fold-out map of Mexico is in good working order, no tears. Light toning to edges of test. Tissue guard on frontis clean and intact. Free of known markings. Minor instances of foxing. Binding shaken. Please see photos. Beautifully illustrated with black and white full-page engravings. Claude-Joseph Désiré Charnay (1828-1915) was a French traveller and archaeologist notable both for his explorations of Mexico and Central America, and for the pioneering use of photography to document his discoveries. COLT1887ADFB
Price: 150 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1887
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Topic: Latin America
Binding: Cloth
Author: Desire Charnay
Subject: Archeology
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: Illustrated
