Galapagos: World's End.
New York: Putnam, 1924. 24 colored illusttrations by Isabel Cooper & 83 photos, mostly by John Tee-Van. xxi, 443pp. 4to, black cloth; (spine faded). New York: Putnam, 1924. First Printing. Very good. More
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Blomberg: Ecuador
Quito: Latin Web, 2005. More than 100 beautiful black & white photographs. 176pp., tall, square 8vo, black cloth, d.w. Quito: Latin Web, (2005). A very good (+) copy in a very good (+) dust wrapper. Text in both Spanish and English. More
Carte du Perou, avec une partie des Pays qui en sont a l'Est
Paris: Bonne, Rigobert, 1780. Map. Uncolored copper plate engraving. Image measures 12.5" x 8.5". Map of Peru and some of Ecuador, including Lake Titicaca, Lima, Cuzco and Quito. Minor scattered foxing. More
Plundering Paradise; The Hand of Man on the Galapagos Islands
New York: HarperCollins, 2002. Illus. 8vo, 1/2 brown cloth, d.w. (New York): HarperCollins, (2002). Very good. More
Reef Fish Identification; Galapagos
Jacksonville: New World Publications, 2003. Many color photo Illus. 8vo, stiff pr. wrs. Jacksonville: New World Publications, (2003). Very good. 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 view or diagram depicting 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..... 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
Oswaldo Guayasamin
Barcelona: Ediciones Nauta, 1977. Illustrated in color & in black & white. Slim 4to, 88 pages, pictorial black cloth, d.w. (Barcelona: Ediciones Nauta, 1977). First Editon. A near fine copy but for slight rubbing on the extremities. The Ecuadorian artist who berates human oppression and injustice through his work. More
South America Sheet I Ecuador, Granada, Venezuela, and parts of Brazil and Guayana
London: Charles Knight & Co., 1844. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.5" x 16". Minimal, but beautiful map of northern South America, circa 1844. A few small tears to upper margin. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was formed in 1826 and published low cost maps with the goal of reaching a large market, while still maintaining high quality and precision. More
Galapagos; Discovery on Darwin's Islands
Washington: Smithsonian, 1989. Many color Illus. 4to, pr. wrs. Washington: Smithsonian, (1989). Near Fine. More
A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America; Containing Travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia; with an Account of the Revolution, its Rise, Progress, and Results.
plates of South Americans; folding plate of Lima from a distance. 3 vols. 8vo, orig. boards; (rebacked in modern cloth with parts of original backstrips preserved; light scattered foxing to text, medium foxing to plates; ex-lib, uncut). London: (Vols. I and II): Longman, Rees, 1829. (Vol. III): Hurst, Robinson, 1825. Author was private secretary to Count Ruis de Castilla, President and Captain-General of Quito. Stevenson joined the 1810 revolution and was named Governor of Esmeraldas. Later he became secretary to..... More
Venezuela, New Granada, Equador, and the Guayanas
London: Tallis, John, 1851. Map. Steel engraving with original hand outline. Image measures 10" x 13". Clean minimal map with typical Tallis vignettes: "Fall of the Bagota", "Paramaribo" and "Chimborazo" More
Venezuela, New Granada & Ecuador.
Philadelphia: Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1846. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.25" x 15.25". Map of the north eastern portion of South America. Shows what is now known as Colombia as New Granada. Includes an inset of a "Plan of a proposed communication between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans." Crease at lower left corner. Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co. took over publication of S. A. Mitchell's important "Universal Atlas" in 1850, and continued to produce updated maps that..... More
Darwin's Islands; A Natural History of the Galapagos
Garden City: Natural History Press, 1971. Illus. 8vo, black cloth, d.w. lightly soiled. Garden City: Natural History Press, 1971. More
Document Signed as President
Washington, D.C. 1946. 1 page, 19 x 23 inches, October 15, 1946. Signed by the President and Secretary of State Dean Acheson, appointing the Vice Consul of Ecuador. With an intact intact water seal of the United States affixed. Natural folds; very good condition. More
Beyond the Andes.
illus. 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Harper, (1980). Archaeological exploration in Ecuador. vg. More
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