Clavigero, Francesco Saverio

The History of Mexico Collected from Spanish and Mexican Historians ... To Which are Added, Critical Dissertations on the Land, the Animal, and the Inhabitants of Mexico .. Translated from the original Italian by Charles Cullens esq. London: Printed for G.G.J. & J. Robinson, 1787



2 volumes, 4to (10 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.; 275 x 210 mm). Two engraved folding maps, 25 fine engraved plates, 1 table at 1:240; small edge tear in each map mended with cello tape, light offset from maps on titles, table somewhat browned. Contemporary polished tree calf, spine gilt with gilt-stamped title label; rebacked with original spines laid down.

Amelia Elizabeth White (bookplate)

Sabin 13519; Streeter sale I, 194 (mentioning only 24 plates)

First edition in English of this history of Mexico from the pre-Cortez period, emphasizing exclusively Mexican contributions. Clavijero, a Jesuit, born in Veracruz, was expelled from his native land along with the Jesuit Order, and published this work originally in Cesena (1780-1781).