(MEXICO) [Clavigero Francisco Saverio] La America Vindicada

Sale 2241 - Lot 329

Price Realized: $ 900

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Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600

(MEXICO.) [Clavigero, Francisco Saverio.] La America Vindicada de la Calumnia de haber sido Madre del Mal Venereo. 4to, disbound and recased in early vellum, moderate wear and soiling. Madrid, 1785

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Argues against the popular idea that syphilis originated in the New World. Also attributed to Antonio Sanchez Valverde, who Palau insists was only the editor. Medina BHA 5155; Palau 55495 ("Es libro raro"); Sabin 76308. No other copies known at auction.