435: INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL IN CENTRAL AMERICA, SHIAPAS...

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatán by John L Stevens author of 'Incidents of Travel in Egypt, Arabia Petralia, and the Holy Land,' etc. illustrated by numerous engravings, in two volumes, London: John Murray, Albemarle Street. MDCCCXLI (1841), in two volumes in three-quarter brown leather with marbled-paper sides, one map.
Measure 9 x 6.25 inches each.
Good condition, foxing throughout, no damage, repair, loss, writing or odor.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$200 - $250