MEXICO Los mexicanos pintados por si mismos por varios aut

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Sale 2687 - Lot 309

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(MEXICO.) Los mexicanos pintados por si mismos, por varios autores. Hand-colored lithographic title page, 33 plates. 290, [1] pages. 4to, contemporary ¼ calf, minor wear; moderate foxing; early private library bookplate on front pastedown, and its inked stamp on title page. Mexico: Murguia, [1854-1855]

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First edition. Inspired by similar French and Spanish works, this work describes various distinctive Mexican "types," with charming illustrations of each. Sometimes found with an extra "El Panadero" plate, not present here. Palau 167479 ("rara," calls for 33 plates); Sabin 48577 (calls for 35 plates).

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