(MEXICAN MANUSCRIPTS) Bound volume of cancelled lease contra

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(MEXICAN MANUSCRIPTS.) Bound volume of cancelled lease contracts from Puebla de los Angeles. [1], 197 manuscript leaves. Folio, later 1/2 cloth, moderate wear and staining; wear to cover sheet and final leaf, minor worming, minor dampstaining and wear. Ciudad de los Angeles, 1606-60

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In colonial Mexico, the Church disapproved of usury, making mortgage loans impossible. Instead, sellers charged a "censo consignativo," or consignment rent, which essentially disguised an interest-bearing loan as a lease. In many cases, the Church itself contracted to dispose of property in this way. This volume records censos finalized in the year 1660, including some which originated as early as 1606. Most documents begin on a piece of sealed paper, extend to approximately 2 to 14 leaves, and conclude with docketing on the verso of the final leaf noting "senso" or "chancelacion."