319. Velasquez (Pedro) Memoir of an Eventful Expedition in Central America; Resulting in the Discovery of the Idolatrous City of Iximaya, In an unexplored region and the possession of two Remarkable Aztec Children, slight foxing on title and upper cover, original printed wrappers, chipped with slight loss to edges, [Sabin 98812], 8vo, New York, 1850.
est. £60 – £80
“The Spanish original of the above and its author are myths. The chief interest lies in its connection with the history of the American circus, having been published to advertise the exhibition of the supposed ‘Aztec’ children.” - Sabin.