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1741 FAMOUS Colmenar Annals of SPAIN & Portugal CUBA Haiti MAPS Barcelona 4in2 Juan Alvarez de Colmenar s Annals of Spain and Portugal is a rare 18th-century history of the Iberian Peninsula and the political and military struggles between Portugal and Spain. Colmenar describes the current state of affairs, the influences of Spain and Portugal on the rest of Europe, and a chronological history beginning in the earliest tribes and Roman occupation. This work also served as a travel guide to 18th-century travelers in Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Burgos, Toledo, Seville, and many other cities. This impressive 1741 edition is profusely illustrated with more than 160 engravings, plus 3 large folding maps. The maps display a city view of Barcelona, a map of Haiti and the Island of Hispaniola, and view of Cuba and the West Indies. Item number: #24401 Price: $3500 COLMENAR, Juan Alvarez de Annales d'Espagne et de Portugal, contenant tout ce qui s'est passe de plus important dans ces deux royaumes & dans les autres parties de l'Europe A Amsterdam: Chez Francois l Honore et Fils, 1741. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes in 2 tomes o Tome I Vol. I [2], XII, 424 Vol. II [4], 288 o Tome II Vol. III [4], 331, [1] Vol. IV [4], 340, [46] o 166 numbered engravings throughout, plus 3 folding maps Provenance: o Armorial bookplate SE TAIRE ET FAIRE Bookplate and motto of Henry Vignaud (1830-1922), an American Civil War soldier and American historian. He served as a captain in the 6th Louisiana Infantry before being captured. He relocated to France after the war, where he served in several diplomatic roles on behalf of the United States while pursuing his academic interests in collecting old and rare maps and atlases, as well as studying America s early history. Language: French Binding: Leather; secure Size: ~11.5in X 9.5in (29cm x 24cm) VERY rare and desirable with multiple auction records and price comparisons at upwards of $8,000 Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 24401 Photos available upon request.
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