Nov 25, 2014 - Sale 2368

Sale 2368 - Lot 364

Price Realized: $ 625
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Estimate: $ 1,000 - $ 1,500
(MEXICO.) Clavigero, Francisco Saverio. Historia Antigua de Megico. 2 folding maps, 20 plates. 2 volumes. 8vo, later 1/2 calf, moderate wear, early library tags on spines; inked number stamps on title pages, minor foxing and offsetting; bookplates on front pastedowns. London, 1826
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First edition in Spanish, after the 1780 Italian first edition. The author was a Jesuit, born and raised in Mexico, who went to Italy after the expulsion. His emphasis is on the archaeological record and Indian culture. Palau 55481; Pilling 822; Sabin 13520.