The discovery and Spanish conquest of America : Cambridge, Mass. : autograph manuscript signed, 1891 Oct. 25.

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The discovery and Spanish conquest of America : Cambridge, Mass. : autograph manuscript signed, 1891 Oct. 25.

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With revisions throughout. With autograph tables of contents, and with autograph notes concerning the writing of the manuscript, and directions to the compositor. Also with many printed maps and illustrations laid in, and with a printed proof of the title page and dedication.

3 v. (ca. 898 p.) ; 27.2 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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