The Republics Of Latin America; Their History, Governments and Economic Conditions.
color Frontis. 533pp. 8vo, cloth; (spine ends worn). N.Y.: Harper, 1923. More
SOUTH AMERICA
Latin America.
illus. 848pp. 8vo, cloth. N.Y.: Odyssey, (1950). vg. More
Tabula Magellanica qua Tierrae del Fuego, cum celeberrimis fretis
Amsterdam: Jans Jansson, 1652. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16" x 20 3/4" This intriguing map depicts the Straits of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago off the southernmost tip of South America that is separated from Patagonia by the straits. Discovered in 1520 by its namesake, the narrow strip of water attracted significant European attention as the fastest connection between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. South of the strait is Tierra del Fuego, the..... More
L'Amerique Divisee par Grands Etats
1775. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. 12.5 x 18 inches. Unusual map of North and South America towards the end of the 18th century. Most of the North West is dominated by the Sea of the West, mythical sea as an extension of the Great Lakes. The map describes the area during the French and Indian war, before France gives up it's territories in mainland North America. Map also shows Pacific Islands and only part of the west coast of..... More
L'Amerique Meriodionale divisee en ses principaux Etats
Pars: Jean Lattre, 1775. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 17 1/2" x 12". Paris: Lattre, 1762. Crisp 18th century map of South America with a beautifully colored title cartouche. The continent is divided into three major regions, referring to colonial regions claimed by Portugal, Spain, and Holland/France. Map also shows parts of the Caribbean and West Africa. In excellent condition with full margins as issued. Jean Janvier (1745-1775) was a French cartographer. Jean Lattre (1743-1793) was an engraver..... More
The Coast of Mexico from Laguna De Esmotes to Punta Brava.
London: Robert Sayer, 1792. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 18.75" x 24.25". Nautical chart of the Northeast part of Mexico and the Gulf with detailed topographical features such as Laguna de Tamiahua and the Bay of Campeche islands. Rhumb lines and a beautifully colored compass rose. From Jefferys' "West India Atlas", originally published by Sayer & Bennett in 1775. Full original margins, minor chipping along bottom edge. Expert repairs to centerfold. Minor stain in right margin. Thomas Jefferys..... More
The Coast of New Spain from Nueva Vera Cruz to Triste Island
London: Laurie and Whittle, 1794. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 19" x 24.75". Map of the south eastern portion of Mexico's coast, including the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Beautiful topographic features, major roads and rhumb lines. From Jefferys' "West India Atlas", originally published by Sayer & Bennett in 1775. Full original margins, a few ink stains around plate line. Thomas Jefferys (1710-1771) was one of the most important and prolific mapmakers of his era with particular focus on North..... More
A Map of South America Containing Tierra-Firma, Guayana, New Granada, Amazonia, Brasil, Peru, Paraguay, Chaco, Tucuman, Chili and Patagonia.
London: Sayer, Robert, 1775. Map, in two sheets. Copper plate engraving with original outline hand color. Each panel measures 19.75" x 46.5". Fantastic engraving of the South American continent with geographical and historical details. Includes a table of cultural information of each country and an inset of the Falkland Islands. Stunning cartouche with flora and fauna. Some offsetting from cartouche. More
The Golden Eagle; A Novel based on the Fabulous Life and Times of the Great Conquistador, Hernando de Soto, 1500-1542.
8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Putnam, (1958). vg. More
Coleccion Santa Fe; La pasion y el arte
Granada: Instituto de America de Santa Fe, 2003. Color plates. 4to, blue cloth. (Granada, Colombia): Instituto de America de Santa Fe, (2003). The first and last blank pages lightly spotted, else near fine. More
Johnson's South America
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1862. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 24.25" x 16.75". Beautiful image of the continent. Includes black and white view of Cape Horn and paths and dates of historical explorations. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based on those by J.H. Colton and Johnson produced..... More
Continuity and Change in Latin America.
8vo, cloth, d.w. Stanford UP, 1965. vg. More
Governments Of Latin America.
8vo, cloth (corners bumped). N.Y.: Van Nostrand, (1953). Very good. More
Latin America; Continent in Crisis.
503pp. 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Random House, (1948). vg. More
A. Perspectiva del Adoratorio o Templo de los antiguos indios, que existe inmediato al pueblo de Cayambe, Jurisdiccion del Corregimiento de Otavalo, Provincia de Quito.
Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735. View. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 7.75" x 12.5". This is a detailed view of the region of Cayambe, Ecuador. Beautifully rendered, the view includes a view of a shrine or temple of the ancient Indians, tombs of ancient Indians, the village of Cayambe and the "pucaras" or mountain fortresses that served as defences against the Inca invasions, which would lead to the eventual destruction of much of the Cayambi ethnicity. A key to the four locations..... More
Cerro de Cotopaxi nevado como parecio en la el bentazon que hizo el ano de 1743.
Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735. View. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 8" x 12.5". Beautiful engraving of the phenomenon of a rainbow as observed by Jorge Juan and Antonio de Ulloa in Pambamarca, Ecuador during their journey to South America. The view includes three illustrations, including the volcanic eruption of snowy hill of Cotopaxi spewing steam and fire and supposed 'phenomenon' of the rainbow. The writers describe this as: While the hill was shrouded in dense clouds, which with the sunrise dissipated..... More
Explicacion de las piezas labradas por los Yndios Gentiles que se encuentran en sus Guacas o Sepulcros
Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735. View. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 8" x 12.75". Beautiful depiction of the pieces found in the tombs of the Indians. These include axe heads, discs, gold statues, cups, bottles, etc. A key to the seventeen objects is included in markings on the map. From Antonio de Ulloa and Jorge Juan y Sanctilla's "Relacion historica del viage a la America Meridional hecho de orden de S. Mag. para medir algunos grados de meridiano terrestre y venir por..... More
Perspectiva del Palacio de los Reyes Incas nombrado Callo Cuyas Paredes existen en el llano que toma el mismo nombre y se halla al Norte del asiento de Latacunga en la Provincia de Quito
Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735. View. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 8" x 22.5". This is detailed perspective view of the "palace of the Inca kings" located north of Latacunga in the Province of Quito, Ecuador. Rendered with utmost detail and precision, the view includes a view of the palace on the left with hills and a stream on the right. Includes a key to the twelve markings on the map. According to Alexander von Humboldt, the hill of Bagel Callo is..... More
Plano del palacio y Fortaleza de los Reyes Yngas que en parte existe, y se halla cerca del Pueblo de Canar Juridicíon del Corregimiento de Cuenca en la Provincia de Quito, Reyno del Peru
Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 8" x 11.25". This is detailed plan of the palace and fortress of the Incas located near the town of Canar in Ecuador. Rendered with utmost detail and precision, includes a key to the fifteen markings on the map. Most likely the Paradones del Inca, a palace, fortress and a sort of Labyrinth built by Tupac-Yupanqui (Topa Inca Yupanqui) near the town of Canar in the township of Cuenca in Quito..... More
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[Untitled] Spaniards and Indians
Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735. View. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 9" x 14". Beautiful depiction of indigenous people of Ecuador. The view features a village scene, with Spaniards and Indians in the foreground. In the background we see a hut and people performing various activities like crossing a bridge of vines, a horse being transported across the river and also people being transported. In the distance we see huts and trees and villages. The view is in good condition with some..... More
Vista y Perspectiva de la Fortaleza y Palacio que los Reyes Yngas tenian en el Territorio de Canar quias Paredes se Conservan
Madrid: Antonio Marin, 1735. View. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 8" x 11.25". This is detailed perspective view of the palace and fortress of the Incas located near the town of Canar in Ecuador. Rendered with utmost detail and precision, includes a view of the stream, and surrounding hills. Most likely the Paradones del Inca, a palace, fortress and a sort of Labyrinth built by Tupac-Yupanqui (Topa Inca Yupanqui) near the town of Canar in the township of Cuenca in Quito..... More
Urban Images of the Hispanic World, 1493-1793
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2000. Many Illus., mostly in color. 235pp. 4to, black cloth, d.w. New Haven: Yale University Press, (2000). First Edition. Fine. More
Passage Through El Dorado; Traveling the World's Last Great Wilderness
New York: William Morrow, 1984. Maps. 8vo, 1/2 white cloth, d.w. with a small chip. New York: William Morrow, 1984. Travel through South America. More
Running The Amazon.
illus. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York, (1989). More
South America, A to Z.
illus. 8vo, cloth. Doubleday, 1962. Very good. More