ULLOA, Antonio (1716-1795). Noticias Americanas: entretenimientos phisicos-historicos, sobre la América meridional, y la septentrianal oriental. Madrid: Francisco Manuel de Mena, 1772. 4° (196 x 136mm). Red morocco gilt by Balmes, 1956 (spine darkened). Provenance: purchased José Merte Albareda, 1952.
FIRST EDITION. A fellow of the Royal Society and co-discoverer of platinum, Ulloa was the first Spanish governor of Louisiana (1766-1768). This work covers his time in Peru and Ecuador, the final six chapters providing detailed information on the native peoples. Field 1584; Sabin 97687; Palau XXIV, 343417.
ULLOA, Antonio (1716-1795). Noticias Americanas: entretenimientos phisicos-historicos, sobre la América meridional, y la septentrianal oriental. Madrid: Francisco Manuel de Mena, 1772. 4° (196 x 136mm). Red morocco gilt by Balmes, 1956 (spine darkened). Provenance: purchased José Merte Albareda, 1952.
FIRST EDITION. A fellow of the Royal Society and co-discoverer of platinum, Ulloa was the first Spanish governor of Louisiana (1766-1768). This work covers his time in Peru and Ecuador, the final six chapters providing detailed information on the native peoples. Field 1584; Sabin 97687; Palau XXIV, 343417.
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