Boturini Benaduci, Lorenzo.

First edition, 4to (190 x 133mm.), engraved portrait and frontispiece, contemporary vellum, frontispiece repaired, [Palau 33786; Sabin 6834], some dampstaining at beginning

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"[Boturini Benaduci] made during eight years he remained there, the most diligent researches into [Mexican history]... entered into friendship with the Indians to obtain their ancient pictures from them and procured copies of many valuable manuscripts which were in the libraries of the monasteries. The appendix to this work is of the highest bibliographical interest. It contains a catalogue of a rich collection of books, MSS, and maps, relating to the early history of Mexico, which Boturini made during his travels... and which, unfortunately, is now lost" (Sabin).