Az Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem Története, 1945-1970 de Sinkovics, István (Ed. ) ; Nagy, Károly (Preface) ; Balogh, Sándor (Ed. ) ; Horváth, Pál (Ed. ) ; Bogsch, László (Ed. ) ; Erdey-Grúz (Ed. ) ; Faludi, Béla (Ed. ) ; Hajós, György (E - 1972

xvi+469 pages with appendix and bibliography. Royal octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. First editionFocusing on the fate of the natives under Spanish rule, the author traces in graphic detail the rupturing of Indian traditions and the fate that befell the Indian people. While demonstrating the excesses of the conquistadors and unscrupulous crown officials, he also emphasizes that Central America was the scene of the first attempt to apply the famous New Laws. Although that legislation was not fully implemented, the reformist judge Alonso Lopez de Cerrato made significant improvements in labor conditions, in the face of furious opposition from the Spanish settlers. Aside from it discussion of labor practices, this account deals with population figures and the extent of the slave trade, and corrects a number of errors in traditional sources. In addition, Spanish Indian policy, particularly at the local level, is examined… Leer más

London- UK: Ward, Lock & Co, 1882. THE RISE OF THE DUTCH REPUBLIC: A History- John Lothrop Motley- Illustrated- Ward, Lock & Co-London-UK- nd[1882]- Warwick House- 1st Thus- Hardcover:-4to-VG++/ no jacket as issued- original publishers fine binding of cherry red, black and gilt illustrated cloth, light fraying at crown and foot of spine, otherwise, clean tight and square with only minor sunning of spine,- viii, folding map- 1-462, 10 page Ward Lock catalogue dated October 1882 are clean, no tears or writing-minor 1 inch tear on ffep with no loss- gorgeous XXXI wood block illustrations in b&w- SEE PHOTOS- "A marvelous history of the great Dutch republic-beautifully illustrated, with fine pictorial binding"- Non-fiction-history-geography-war-Dutch-illustrated (3117) Overseas sh&h have added costs due to size and weight of book. Please inquire.. 1st Thus. Fine Binding. VG++/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Illustrated. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Henry COLBURN, 1818 Two volumes complete, with map, portraits, engravings and tables. Original full leather binding with weak hinges which will need attention in due course. Clean contents, but occasional stains - images on request. Historically important work. Bray produced the first edition of his diaries, which offer a fine contemporary insight to the English Revolutionary period. The diaries include correspondence with key figures, for example Sir Edward Hyde.

London: A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch. pp. 312---The Second Edition printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, at the Red Lion in Pater-Nofter-Row: and Fold by T. Tyles in Hull, and T. Hammond in York, MDCCXXXV----internal pages are in very good shape with Latin text in left column and English translation in right. Leather boards are rubbed--hinge tight but separating in front--endpapers have evidence of removal of a paste down both front and back and Kinnaird book plate on front paste-down--some writing in fountain pen under book plate--front free endpaper loose all internal pages tight and present. Hand made paper with watermarks present near inner margin. . Good. Full-Leather. 1735.

chez Bernoux & Cumin éditeurs à Lyon1897, grand et fort in 8 (28 x 20 cm), VI + 638 pages. Couverture conservée, Reliure demi chagrin rouge à coins, dos à nerfs, plats avec filets dorés, dos avec titre doré, tranche de tête dorée. Edition originale, limitée à 500 exemplaires tous numérotés :Exemplaire 409. +++++++ Essai historique de Léopold Niepce (1813-1898) faisant le vaste historique de l'organisation militaire à travers âges dans la ville de Lyon. Il parle des milices, des gouverneurs, des généraux, des commandants il reconstitue les diverses portes de la ville, les tours, les bastions, les remparts, les fossés, il décrit les arsenaux, les champs de tir, les camps, les hôpitaux militaires et il a fait l'historique rapide mais clair et précis des Templiers, des Hospitaliers, des Compagnies suisses, des Hallebardiers, des Archers, des… Leer más

xvi+469 pages with appendix and bibliography. Royal octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. First editionFocusing on the fate of the natives under Spanish rule, the author traces in graphic detail the rupturing of Indian traditions and the fate that befell the Indian people. While demonstrating the excesses of the conquistadors and unscrupulous crown officials, he also emphasizes that Central America was the scene of the first attempt to apply the famous New Laws. Although that legislation was not fully implemented, the reformist judge Alonso Lopez de Cerrato made significant improvements in labor conditions, in the face of furious opposition from the Spanish settlers. Aside from it discussion of labor practices, this account deals with population figures and the extent of the slave trade, and corrects a number of errors in traditional sources. In addition, Spanish Indian policy, particularly at the local level, is examined… Leer más

Paris: Ex typographia Matthaei Davidis, 1556. First Edition. . Hardcover. See Description. First Edition. 4to. pp. [12], 250, 14. Title page with woodcut printer’s device. Text printed italic font with sectional decorative initials. Interior pages are generally clean. A miniscule marginal tear is neatly sealed on the title page. A small pair of initials are lightly written in an old hand on the verso of the title. Bound in modern full calf with panels in blind after an early period style. Jean Picard’s "De Prisca Celtopaedia" discusses the development of language, arts and science in ancient Gaul. The author uses place names, ancient sources and epigraphic evidence to argue that the Greek language had originated in Gaul and that the Gallic Druids and Bards were developing philosophy, science and poetry long before other cultures. Picard claims that the Greek language was first brought to Greece by the Gauls as they travelled through those lands on the way to found new settlements… Leer más

Lucky You: What Science Has Done For Us J.B. Lippincott Stated First Edition. SCIENCE. Artfully illustrated by MUNRO LEAF. Good EXLIB in a Good unclipped $2.25 orig. price dust jacket. Last page states: 152 4.

Gloucester: Gloucester: printed by D.Walker, for Cadell and Davies, London, 1812. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. First edition, octavo; xv,278, [1]pp. In original mottled half leather over marbled boards (a little worn), spine divided into five compartments by gilt rolls, gilt lettered leather spine label to second compartment, binders ticket and early engraved ownership label to front pastedown, a very clean copy of this first edition.

Naval Institute Press, 2013-02-15. Hardcover. Good. 9x6x0. Name on inside cover/ title page. Additional pages appear to be clean and unmarked, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Dust jacket is clean and bright, shows some crease on back cover, some edge and shelf wear from normal use/storage. No rips, tears or stains. Seaforth Publishing, 2012. Thank you for shopping with us!