Rambles in Yucatan including a visit to the remarkable ruins of Chi-Chen, Kabah, Zayi, Uxmal, &c.
by NORMAN, B.M
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New York, J. & H.G. Langley, 1843.Original embossed cloth with gilt vignette on front cover, spine gilt (sl. faded; lower joint repaired). With pictorial lithographed title page, engraved map, illustrations and 23 lithographed plates (several tinted). 304 pp. + 12 pp. advertisements.First edition. - With visits to the buildings of pre-Columbian cities built by the Maya people located in Yucatán State, Mexico. The author claims to give the first time accounts of Chi-Chen and other important sites. - A fine copy.Palau 193027. Sabin 50570.
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- Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (NL)
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- Rambles in Yucatan including a visit to the remarkable ruins of Chi-Chen, Kabah, Zayi, Uxmal, &c.
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- NORMAN, B.M
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- Used
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- Hardcover
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