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Prescott, William H. History of the Conquest of Mexico…New York: Harper and Brothers, 1843. 3-vols. set. First American edition, Vol. I and II second printings, Vol. III first printing (no half-title; errata list on p. 480) according to BAL. Original blindstamped and ribbed black cloth, covers ruled and intertwined with central foliage, spine with gilt titles and devices. Frontispiece and two-page map in Vol. I and Vol. II; frontispiece and facsimile of Cortés’ signature in Vol. III. Tall 8vos. Spine ends rubbed, offsetting from plates, double flyleaves foxed. BAL 16340.