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Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1937. 849pp/illus. This is a well-written study of the agrarian problem of Mexico and the Cardenista effort to resolve it in terms of both traditional and modern versions of the communal landholding village, Case studies of six communities, rich in ethnological materials, are included. " Hing cracked. Text clean.. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Mexico: America Arte Editores, 1995. 190pp/illus. Profusely illustrated history of Mexican gold. Spanish text. Limited to 3,000 copies. Clean. First Edition. Cloth. As New/Near Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Limited Edition.

Miami, Florida, U.S.A.: Ediciones Universal, 1987. 585pp/illus/maps. Inscribed by author inside front cover. Detailed history of Cuban military. Clean. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good+/No Jacket - Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Miami, Florida, U.S.A.: Ediciones Universal, 1987. 585pp/illus/maps. Inscribed by author inside front cover. Detailed history of Cuban military. Clean. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine/No Jacket - Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Indanapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill, 1959. 389pp/illus. 1st edition 2nd printing. DJ has tears/edgewear. Text clean.. 2nd Printing. Cloth. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Vanderbilt University Press, 1998. 317 pages. B/w illustrations. Index. Maria de las Mercedes Santa Cruz y Montalvo, better known as la Condesa de Merlin (1789-1852), is arguably one of Cuba's most engaging authors; yet until now her works have gone largely ignored. From the viewpoint of feminist and psychoanalytical theory. Explores the many ways in which issues of gender have contributed to Merlin's virtual absence from the canons of literature and from the discourses on Cuban national identity. Merlin's double identity as both Cuban and French is symbolic of the Cuban exiled condition, a fact taken up by contemporary exiled Cuban writers who see the countess as an alter-ego. Mendez Rodenas seeks to restore Merlin as the first woman writer in Cuban literary history to articulate a sense of national identity, as well as being Cuba's first female historian. She focuses on Merlin's travel writings because they examine such issues as slavery, independence, nationhood, the role of… Leer más

Tuscaloosa, AL: The University of Alabama Press, 1998. 317pp/illus. Looks at German role in Central America 1821-1929. Clean. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: The Pyramid Press Publishers, 1940. 308pp. Original blue cloth, Blind stamp of author's name on half title and inscribed by him. Numerous b/w photographic illustrations. Clean. Inscribed by the Author. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Rupert hart-Davis, 1972. 115pp/illus w/end-paper maps. Rare First printing. History of the island. Clean. 1st Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University, 1949. 2 Vols in 1 - 346pp/illus + 401pp/illus. End-paper maps. This is the first edition of two volumes in one as stated on the cover. It is beautifully illustrated with the famous Catherwood drawings. Previous owner name on ffep. Clean. Cloth. Very Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1960. A documentary of the island of Jamaica, West Indies, with text, pen & ink drawings, and designs; introduction by John P. Marquand. Dust jacket chipped but intact with portion at head of spine missing, 4to halfbound (horizontally) in salmon and beige cloth, 25 full-page pen-and-ink drawings, 50 unnumbered pages, Remains of price tag on dj.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good(-). Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

United Kingdom: Sanctuary Pub Ltd, 2000. 239pp/illus. Author Foehr talked to internationally-renowned reggae stars at home & in the studios of Kingston, sought out Kumina dancers, Nyabinghi drummers, Rasta priests & Maroon musicians in order to explain reggae’s roots. The book is as much an evocative travelogue as a journey into the island’s unique music. "A voyage of discovery for music-lovers & travelers alike." Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Mexico: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico , 1965. 1 of 2,000 copies. 412pp/illus/fold-outs. Gold decorated blue cloth and spine with black title label in original dustjacket. Corner bumped. Publication (Instituto de Investigaciones Historicas) ;1. ser. no. 86. Includes bibliography. A wonderfull book on ancient Mexican pottery illustrated with b/w photographs as well as fold-out charts and drawings. Text in Spanish. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition.

Washington, D.C: Library of Congress, 1980. xlvii/41pp/illus. Original Creme Marbled Buckram. Hardcover Binding . Facsimile with Spanish text with English translation. Clean. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Mexico: Editions Estudio 54, 1994. 269pp/illus. Excellent copy. Spanish text. Limited to 2,000 copies. Clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Limited Edition.

Washington, D. C: Smithsonian Inst Pr, 1918. 146pp/illus. Original green cloth. With many illustrations and plates (some in colours). Previous owner name on ffep. (Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology. Bulletin 64.) Text clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good(-)/No Jacket - Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1977. 246 pp. Colour photos and black & white illustrations in text. Profusely illustrated with very attractive color photos by the authors, plus diagrams & maps. awesome color photography of Palenque, Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, Labna, Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum. Clean. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1977. 246 pp. Colour photos and black & white illustrations in text. Profusely illustrated with very attractive color photos by the authors, plus diagrams & maps. awesome color photography of Palenque, Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, Labna, Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum. . 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Darlington, MD: Darlington Publications, 2001. 172pp/illus some color. Details tanks and armor of Mexico and Central American armies. Clean. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. As New/No Jacket - Wraps. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Austin, Texas, U.S.A.: Univ of Texas Pr, 1968. 373 pages, 260 b/w and 16 color photographs, 18 figures, 6 maps. Clean and excellent condition.. 1st Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.