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PRESCOTT, William Hickling (1796–1859). History of the Conquest of Mexico… New York: Harper and Brothers, 1843. 3 volumes, 8vo. Frontispiece and two-page map in Vol. I and Vol. II; frontispiece and facsimile of Cortés’ signature in Vol. III. Original blindstamped and ribbed black cloth, covers ruled and intertwined with central foliage, spine with gilt titles and devices (extreme ends chips, corners rubbed, front hinge starting in Vol. I, else clean). FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, ALL FIRST PRINTINGS with all textual errors in Vols. I (BAL first state without printer’s imprint on copyright) and II; Vol. III with errata list on p. 480 and no half-title. BAL 16340; Sabin 65262.