Lot 08262

SOLIS Y RIBADENEYRA, Antonio De, “Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, Poblacion y Progresos de la America Septentrional, Conocida por el Nombre de Nueva España”, Madrid: Antonio de Sancha, 1783. 4to (245 x 185 mm). L, 489, [8]. Volume 1 (of 2). Including frontispiece, 10 full-page copper engravings and 6 vignettes in text. Missing 3 full-page engravings (pp.106, pp.300 & pp.394) and the folding map. A profusely illustrated edition of perhaps the most popular account of the conquest of Mexico by Cortés, first published in 1684. First 5 leaves detached, signs of water-stains and occasional worm-holes inside. External wear: rubbing, bumped corners. Contemporary full-leather. Boards paneled in gilt, spine decorated in gilt.