GREAT RIVER. THE RIO GRANDE IN NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY [2 volumes]

Two volumes in a slipcase. Volume one: Indians and Spain. 8vo. xv, 1-447p. Appendix A: Sources for Volume One, by Chapters. Black cloth with gilt letters on the spine. No noticeable wear to the extremities, cloth clean and bright, gilt bright, previous owner's book plate on front pastedown, lower right corner of front cover ever so slightly bumped, else near fine to fine with no internal markings. Volume two: Mexico and the United States. 8vo. xvi, 453-1020p. Appendix B: Sources for Volume Two, by Chapters; Appendix C: General Bibliography; Appendix D: The Names of the Rio Grande; and Index. Black cloth with gilt letters on the spine. No noticeable wear to the extremities, cloth clean and bright, gilt bright, previous owner's book plate on front pastedown, else near fine to fine with no internal markings. Pictorially decorated slipcase somewhat darkened with rubbing at several points on the edges, but altogether and solid. This is THE authoritative description of the Rio Grande River by one of the most respected historians and writers in America. Please note: Extra postage may be needed for this large and heavy set of two volumes.…