Conquest of Peru 1847 by Prescott 1st ed. set Inca Empire Spanish Conquistadors

Description: Conquest of Peru 1847 by Prescott 1st ed. set Inca Empire Spanish Conquistadors (Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, South America, Incas, Conquest of the Peru, William Prescott, Spanish Empire, Colonization History). Story of the Conquest of Peru. with a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas, by William H. Prescott. Published 1847, New York by Harper and Brothers. Two volumes, 1st edition. pp. 527, 547. Text in English. Engraved frontis portrait in each volume w/ tissue guards. Publisher's antiquarian cloth bindings, gilt title lettering with ornaments, blind embossed cover & spine decorations. Set is physically old and shows some clear signs of handling and time. Bindings age worn but still appealing, boards rubbed, cloth split along joints, spine ends frayed, remains overall attractive as a physical set of this era. Text block paper is age toned as typical, moderate foxing throughout, still mostly tight and sound. A set which has been taken care of but does not look like a new book. This is an antique old book which has been handled over the past many decades. Still attractive on the shelf. Set displays a pleasing and unique age patina, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for our detailed attempt to present this set as it actually survives. There is no attempt to hide anything significant or noteworthy, but it's virtually impossible to list every single last tiny flaw or minor (normal) age defect which may exist We often over-describe relatively normal or minor flaws that many sellers would not even bother to mention since most people would overlook them as unworthy of comment. Many people tell us the books they receive from us are nicer in person than they appears on the screen. We want you to be clear about what you are buying, so we take numerous photos and try to describe it openly and honestly. We accept returns, so we're on your side in any transaction. Thank you for being reasonable, if you have any doubts about condition or have very high expectations/ needs for super-fine, we advise you to not purchase the item so as to avoid disappointment. Books Measure c. 9 1/2" H x 6 1/4" W. [B13847].

Price: 86.24 USD

Location: Dover, New Hampshire

End Time: 2024-09-01T14:47:15.000Z

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