[Spain — Consejo de Indias]

Quarto (9 1/4 x 7 in.; 234 x 178mm). Engraved armorial frontispiece, title printed in red and black. Contemporary red morocco, Spanish royal arms gilt on covers, spine with raised bands in six compartments, green morocco lettering piece to second, others with repeat decoration in gilt, gilded endpapers, all edges edges gilt; extremities a bit rubbed, corners bumped. Housed in folding oatmeal cloth box with leather label.

Palau 255843; Sabin 68890

Quarto (9 1/4 x 7 in.; 234 x 178mm). Engraved armorial frontispiece, title printed in red and black. Contemporary red morocco, Spanish royal arms gilt on covers, spine with raised bands in six compartments, green morocco lettering piece to second, others with repeat decoration in gilt, gilded endpapers, all edges edges gilt; extremities a bit rubbed, one or two scuffs to covers, corners bumped. Housed in folding oatmeal cloth box with leather label.
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An important work, detailing commercial regulations between Spain and the AmericasThis Reglamento ended Cadiz and Seville's monopoly of trade with Spanish America, freeing other cities to participate. Also of note are the concessions granted to Louisiana.