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History of New Mexico
by de Villagra, Gaspar Perez
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Los Angeles: The Quivira Society, 1933. Number 330 of 665 copies. Tall 8vo, 308pp. Illustrations, facsimiles. Inscribed and signed by the translator, Gilberto Espinosa, on the half title page. Parchment backed brown paper boards, front cover stamped in gilt. Some wear at corners and smudging to spine. Very good.
Translation of the important epic poem, Historia de la Nueva Mexico which was originally published in 1610 by the historian of the 1598 Spanish expedition North from Mexico City, Gaspar Perez de Villagra. Quivira Society Publications Volume IV.
Translation of the important epic poem, Historia de la Nueva Mexico which was originally published in 1610 by the historian of the 1598 Spanish expedition North from Mexico City, Gaspar Perez de Villagra. Quivira Society Publications Volume IV.
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- Title
- History of New Mexico
- Author
- de Villagra, Gaspar Perez
- Format/Binding
- Tall 8vo, 308pp. Illustrations, facsimiles. Inscribed and signed by the translator, Gilberto Espinosa, on the half title page. P
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- Edition
- Number 330 of 665 copies
- Publisher
- The Quivira Society
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles
- Date Published
- 1933
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