Sale 21BP02 | Lot 10

[MEXICO] WARD, HENRY G. Mexico in 1827.

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[MEXICO] WARD, HENRY G. Mexico in 1827.

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Lot 10
[MEXICO] WARD, HENRY G. Mexico in 1827.
London: Colburn, 1828. First edition. Two volumes, three-quarters dark brown calf of the period, spines textured in blind, marbled sides. 8 5/8 x 5 1/2 inches (22 x 14 cm); xx, 591, [1] pp.; viii, 730 pp.; with two maps and 13 plates (three folding, four double-page, one colored). Some rubbing to sides, light binding wear, some foxing to plates. Lacking half-titles and ads.

A second copy of the folding map of Mexico is laid into this copy (this has a slight tear). Henry Ward was the British chargé d'affaires to Mexico in the three years preceding publication. The fine map in the first volume is an important one, including Texas; this was engraved by S. Hall. Sabin 101303; Abbey, Travel, 668; Hill, p. 319.


C Property of a Massachusetts Gentleman

Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for $567 (includes buyer's premium)

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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps

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