The True History of the Conquest of Mexico Author: Diaz del Castillo, Bernal Place: London Publisher: Printed for J. Wright Date: 1800 Description: viii, 514 + [1] errata pp. Copper-engraved frontispiece map. (4to) 26.5x22 cm (10½x8½"), full speckled calf, red morocco spine label, titled and tooled in gilt. First Edition in English. Important first-hand account of the conquest of Mexico written by a companion of Cortés, first published in Spanish in 1632, but not appearing in English until the present edition. Diaz del Castillo began the work in 1568, in response to Gomara's 1552 account of the conquest, which he felt gave to much credit to Cortes. Palau 72373; Sabin 19984. Lot Amendments Condition: Front board detached, back board started, some wear and rubbing to covers and extremities with some loss; previous owner's signature on ffep, some internal toning and foxing; overall good. Item number: 304898
The True History of the Conquest of Mexico Author: Diaz del Castillo, Bernal Place: London Publisher: Printed for J. Wright Date: 1800 Description: viii, 514 + [1] errata pp. Copper-engraved frontispiece map. (4to) 26.5x22 cm (10½x8½"), full speckled calf, red morocco spine label, titled and tooled in gilt. First Edition in English. Important first-hand account of the conquest of Mexico written by a companion of Cortés, first published in Spanish in 1632, but not appearing in English until the present edition. Diaz del Castillo began the work in 1568, in response to Gomara's 1552 account of the conquest, which he felt gave to much credit to Cortes. Palau 72373; Sabin 19984. Lot Amendments Condition: Front board detached, back board started, some wear and rubbing to covers and extremities with some loss; previous owner's signature on ffep, some internal toning and foxing; overall good. Item number: 304898
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