Incidents Of Travel In Yucatan; Illustrated by 120 Engravings
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1843. Catherwood, Frederick. First American edition. Hardcover. 459, 478 pages. 22.5 x 14.5 cm. Numerous engraved plates including 2 folding frontispiece panoramas, plus folding map. Frontispiece after Frederick Catherwood. Presents Stephens extended narrative to his "Incidents of Travel in Central America..." describing all 44 ruined cities visited during his travels with Catherwood. His purpose, to undertake a more concentrated examination of the latter region, resulting in the present work. Like his previous effort, the most remarkable aspect of the work is the important series of drawings made by the artist Frederick Catherwood, revealing to the world's eyes the wondrous architecture, statuary, idols, tablets, bas reliefs, and other creations of the ancient Mayan civilization. HILL 1638. SABIN 91299. Front cover and spine decorated in gilt -- front cover rectangular gilt border with gilt circle, spine also gilt deorated and lettered. Scattered text interior foxing with images plates generally clean. Ownership inscription front cover pastedowns. Nicks to Vol.II head. Plates are generally clean. Orig. brown cloth. Very good. Item #24720
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