Jun 12 at 12:00 PM - Sale 2708 -

Sale 2708 - Lot 232

Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
(MEXICAN IMPRINT--1668.) First two editions of the constitution of the University of Mexico. 2 volumes. Folio, contemporary vellum; first edition somewhat defective, the second edition with only minor flaws. Mexico, 1668 and 1775

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Marcelino de Solís y Haro. "Estatutos y constituciones reales de la imperial y regia Universidad de Mexico" [from half-title]. [21], 84, [11] leaves. Folio, contemporary vellum, worn; lacking front endpapers, lacking preliminary leaf 5:1, leaves 28-31 defective with loss of sidenotes and a bit of main text, worming, vermin damage to corners; early owner inscriptions. The constitution and regulations of the University of Mexico, founded in 1551, prefaced by a short history. Medina, Mexico 1011. Mexico: viuda de Bernardo Calderon, 1668.

"Constituciones de la Real y Pontificia Universidad de Mexico, segunda edicion." [32], 238, [21] pages. Folio, contemporary vellum, minimal wear; front hinge split, minor dampstaining, lacking front free endpaper; early signature on title page. Medina, Mexico 5836; Palau 60067; Sabin 48662. Mexico: Felipe de Zúñiga y Ontiveros, 1775.