Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, illustrated w/ map 1843

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Author: Stephens, John L.
Title: Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1843
Description:

2 volumes. xii, 459; xvi, 478 pp. Illustrated profusely with steel-engraved or lithographed plates, some folding, most after Frank Catherwood; tissue guards; frontispiece in each volume, folding map. (8vo), original gilt-decorated cloth, recased and rebacked with original spine cloth laid down, endpapers replaced. First Edition, Later Issue.

First edition of Stephens' famous work on Central America, with Frank Catherwood's enlightening depictions of the Mayan ruins. Sabin 91297. Formerly in the John Crerar library as designated by gilt labels on the front covers, bookplates on pastedowns, and stamps on the frontispieces.
Condition Report: Light wear to cloths, some loss to original spine strips; some creasing to folding plates, map has small stub tear, no loss, tissue guards toned and lightly worn, marginal toning throughout; volumes very good.