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The Origins of Americans
Gregorio García, 1729
已结束2020年6月18日
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The Origins of Americans
Gregorio García, 1729
GARCÍA, Gregorio (c.1555-1627). Origen de los Indios de el nuevo mundo e Indias Occidentales. Madrid: Martinez Abad, 1729.
Second edition of "a work of vast erudition" (Sabin). Of this work, describing García’s first-hand experiences in America, Charlevoix wrote “all that has ever been imagined as to the origin of the Americans, and the manner in which this New World was peopled, is gathered here.” It is particularly noted for its detailed exposition on theories of the origin of the Native peoples of the Americas. The first edition has only appeared at auction twice in the last 50 years. Sabin 26567.
Folio (300 x 205mm). Engraved vignette on title, engraving of Thomas Aquinas, smaller in-text woodcuts and engravings. Modern red sheep gilt (light wear at spine and edges). Provenance: Joaquin Cortina Goribar (1906-1991, Mexican historian; bookplate).
Gregorio García, 1729
GARCÍA, Gregorio (c.1555-1627). Origen de los Indios de el nuevo mundo e Indias Occidentales. Madrid: Martinez Abad, 1729.
Second edition of "a work of vast erudition" (Sabin). Of this work, describing García’s first-hand experiences in America, Charlevoix wrote “all that has ever been imagined as to the origin of the Americans, and the manner in which this New World was peopled, is gathered here.” It is particularly noted for its detailed exposition on theories of the origin of the Native peoples of the Americas. The first edition has only appeared at auction twice in the last 50 years. Sabin 26567.
Folio (300 x 205mm). Engraved vignette on title, engraving of Thomas Aquinas, smaller in-text woodcuts and engravings. Modern red sheep gilt (light wear at spine and edges). Provenance: Joaquin Cortina Goribar (1906-1991, Mexican historian; bookplate).
The Origins of Americans
Gregorio García, 1729
GARCÍA, Gregorio (c.1555-1627). Origen de los Indios de el nuevo mundo e Indias Occidentales. Madrid: Martinez Abad, 1729.
Second edition of "a work of vast erudition" (Sabin). Of this work, describing García’s first-hand experiences in America, Charlevoix wrote “all that has ever been imagined as to the origin of the Americans, and the manner in which this New World was peopled, is gathered here.” It is particularly noted for its detailed exposition on theories of the origin of the Native peoples of the Americas. The first edition has only appeared at auction twice in the last 50 years. Sabin 26567.
Folio (300 x 205mm). Engraved vignette on title, engraving of Thomas Aquinas, smaller in-text woodcuts and engravings. Modern red sheep gilt (light wear at spine and edges). Provenance: Joaquin Cortina Goribar (1906-1991, Mexican historian; bookplate).
Gregorio García, 1729
GARCÍA, Gregorio (c.1555-1627). Origen de los Indios de el nuevo mundo e Indias Occidentales. Madrid: Martinez Abad, 1729.
Second edition of "a work of vast erudition" (Sabin). Of this work, describing García’s first-hand experiences in America, Charlevoix wrote “all that has ever been imagined as to the origin of the Americans, and the manner in which this New World was peopled, is gathered here.” It is particularly noted for its detailed exposition on theories of the origin of the Native peoples of the Americas. The first edition has only appeared at auction twice in the last 50 years. Sabin 26567.
Folio (300 x 205mm). Engraved vignette on title, engraving of Thomas Aquinas, smaller in-text woodcuts and engravings. Modern red sheep gilt (light wear at spine and edges). Provenance: Joaquin Cortina Goribar (1906-1991, Mexican historian; bookplate).