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BULLOCK William. Le Mexique en 1823, ou Relation...

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BULLOCK William. Le Mexique en 1823, ou Relation d'un voyage dans la Nouvelle-Espagne, contenant des notions exactes et peu connues sur la situation physique, morale et politique de ce pays. Paris, Alexis-Emery, 1824; 2 volumes in-8 and an atlas in-4 oblong basane racinée of the time, gilt roulette, spines very decorated with gilt motifs. First edition of the translation from English. After several stays in Mexico the author had brought back to London important collections of objects and naturalized birds. The spelling of his name does not seem to be fixed. The atlas contains 20 lithographed plates: portraits, pyramids, costumes (6 in color), maps (2 folded), views (Mexico, Vera Cruz, Los Angeles).