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Sigüenza y Góngora, Carlos de.
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Description
- Glorias de Queretaro, en la fundadion (sic) y admirables progresos de la... congregacion eclesiastica de presbiteros seculares de Maria Santisima de Guadalupe de Mexico... Mexico: Mariano Joseph de Zuniga y Ontiveros, 1803
4to (204 x 135mm.), 2 folding engraved plates (a plan of Queretaro and plan of the church of Santa Maria), contemporary sheep, binding with some repairs
Literature
Palau 312964; Sabin 80974; Medina (Mexico) 9637
Condition
binding with some repairs
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Extensively revised and augmented edition by the scholar José Maria Zelaa e Hidalgo of the work by the Mexican polymath Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora, originally published in 1680. The work deals with the history and geography of Queretaro, its more distinguished inhabitants and its buildings. Special attention is devoted to the history of the construction of the church of Santa Maria de Guadalupe and the celebrations held to inaugurate the church are described in detail.