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Published by F. Catherwood, 1844
Seller: Arader Galleries - AraderNYC, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. THE REESE COPY. London: F. Catherwood, 1844. First edition. Folio. Bound in publisher's original green morocco over moire cloth boards, gilt. Title gilt to front board and spine. Illustrated with one engraved map and 26 tinted lithographs on 25 plates on heavy paper. Extremities worn, hinges rubbed, spotting on most lithographs, light offsetting, small corner damage to Gateway to Teocallis print. This rare first edition, 300 copies, was published in both New York (by Bartlet and Welford) and London. It provides the best and most interesting images of Mesoamerican ruins by Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854), an English artist and architect. Catherwood was renowned for his meticulous and compelling illustrations of Maya scenes. He traveled extensively in Central America with American explorer John Lloyd Stephens (1805-1852). They visited Honduras, Guatamala, Chiapas, and the Yucatan from 1839-1841. Stephens published two very successful books of their travels in 1841 and 1843 with plates after Catherwood. This work was priced at 5 guineas for an uncolored issue and 12 guineas for the colored issue. There are bookplates on the front pastedown: Frederick DuCane Goodman (1834-1919, English lepidopterist, entomologist and ornithologist), and J.J. Bowerbank L.L.D. (early 19th-century armorial bookplate). Also, from the collection of William S. Reese (1955-2018), who was one of the great Americana booksellers. His firm continues to trade in New Haven. After his death, Christie's New York sold his private collection (24-25 May 2022; the present item was lot 313). Hill p. 47; Palau y Dulcet 50290; Sabin 11520; Tooley 133; Von Hagen, Search for the Maya: The Story of Stephens and Catherwood (1973), pp. 320-324.
Published by Bartlett and Welford, New York, 1844
Seller: Heritage Book Shop, ABAA, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition, one of three-hundred copies. Folio (21 x 14 1/4 inches; 533 x 361 mm.) [2], 24 pp. With the chromolithographed title by Owen Jones, lithographed map, twenty-six lithographs on twenty-five plates, and original paper guards. Contemporary half red morocco over red cloth, professionally rebacked retaining original spine. Spine with raised bands lettered and tooled in gilt. Marbled endpapers (nonpareil patten), all edges gilt. New tissue guards inserted alongside original paper guards. Several of the originals with Japanese paper repair. Some foxing throughout (though much less than usually seen), especially to margins. Dark stains to front and back boards. Fore-edge marginal restoration to title-page and plates 20, 22, and 24. Overall a very good copy housed in a grey cloth clamshell case with gilt lettering piece on spine. Catherwood's Views of Ancient Monuments is very rare at market, and often considerably more foxed than this copy. The work comprises Catherwood's selection of the best and most interesting views of ancient Mesoamerican ruins, transferred to stone by some of the foremost lithographers of their day. The work was published in both New York (by Bartlett and Welford) and London, and originally priced at 5 pounds for an uncolored edition as this. English architest and artist Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854) accompanied American explorer John Lloyd Stephens (1805-1852) on two journeys totalling more than 3,000 miles to forty-four archaeological sites in Honduras, Guatemala, and the Yucatan between 1839 and 1841. Stephens himself published two very succesful accounts of the travels in 1841 and 1843 (both two volumes, octavo, with plates after Catherwood). Hill p. 47. Palau 50290. Sabin 11520. Tooley 133 (London). HBS 67005. $55,000.
Published by London John Murray 1838, 1838
Seller: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc., ABAA, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Two volume set. Both volumes are signed and inscribed by artist Frederick Catherwood at the front free endpaper with his Christmas gift inscriptions: ÒDec. 25, 1840, To Miss C. Stephens from her friend, F. CatherwoodÓ. Bound in three-quarter calf leather and dark green cloth, with gold lettering and tooling at the spines, all edges gilt. Volume 1 has six engraved plates from original on-site sketches made by Catherwood and Volume 2 has five. Among the other artists whose work is included in the set are J.M.W. Turner, Charles Barry, and David Roberts. Hinges starting with some minor foxing, spotting, and darkening to the interior, not affecting the legibility of either the engraved plates or the text, and with some light handling and faint cup marks to the cloth at the rear boards. Enclosed in a handsome custom clamshell box with gilt-stamped leather to the spine with raised bands. Catherwood autograph material is of great rarity. Frederick Catherwood (1799 - 1854) was an English artist, architect and explorer, best remembered for his meticulously detailed drawings of the ruins of the Maya civilization. He explored Mesoamerica in the mid 19th century with the American explorer and writer John Lloyd Stephens. Catherwood and Stephens met in London in 1836 and formed a solid bond and embarked on a year long expedition to Central America in 1839, studying and documenting dozens of ruins, many for the first time. Their book, Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan was published in 1841 with text by Stephens and engravings based on CatherwoodÕs drawings. Next came Incidents of Travel in Yucatan in 1843. Both books were best sellers and introduced to the Western world the civilization of the ancient Maya. In 1837, Catherwood was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Honorary member.
Published by London, 1844
Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.
Art / Print / Poster First Edition
Condition: Fine. This rare and resplendent folio lithograph is from Frederick Catherwood "Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan 1844". The work was published in London by F. Catherwood in 1844. This from a rare, deluxe first edition of the work with original hand-coloring mounted to card (this particular lithograph has been re-mounted professionally to new card). There were only 300 copies of the work produced, with a very limited number in this deluxe format. --- The original illustrations for this work were completed by Catherwood. The tinted lithographs were completed by Andrew Picken, William Parrott, Henry Warren, John C. Bourne, George Belton Moore and Thomas Shotter Boys. Most of Catherwood's original paintings were destroyed in a fire when on exhibit. --- John Lloyd Stephens was inspired by accounts of ancient Central America civilizations and had Frederick Catherwood accompany him on two journeys. They explored the archaeological sites of Honduras, Guatemala, Chiapas, and Yucatan from 1839 to 1841. â In the whole range of literature on the Maya there has never appeared a more magnificent work than Views of Ancient Monuments.â (V. W. von Hagen) --- Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854) was a British architect and artist with a strong interest in archaeology. Huxley wrote of him: "Catherwood belongs to a species, the artist-archaeologist, which is all but extinct. Piranesi was the most celebrated specimen and Catherwood his not unworthy successor." --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. This is from the deluxe edition with the lithograph mounted to board. This one has been professionally re-mounted to a new backing board. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size Mat & Backing Board Size ~ 22 3/4" by 19"; Image Size ~ 14 1/2" by 11 1/4" Mat & Backing Board Size ~ 22 3/4" by 19"; Image Size ~ 14 1/2" by 11 1/4".
Published by London, 1844
Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.
Art / Print / Poster First Edition
Condition: Fine. This rare and resplendent folio lithograph is from Frederick Catherwood "Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan 1844". The work was published in London by F. Catherwood in 1844. This from a rare, deluxe first edition of the work with original hand-coloring mounted to card as issued. There were only 300 copies of the work produced, with a very limited number in this deluxe format. --- The original illustrations for this work were completed by Catherwood. The tinted lithographs were completed by Andrew Picken, William Parrott, Henry Warren, John C. Bourne, George Belton Moore and Thomas Shotter Boys. Most of Catherwood's original paintings were destroyed in a fire when on exhibit. --- John Lloyd Stephens was inspired by accounts of ancient Central America civilizations and had Frederick Catherwood accompany him on two journeys. They explored the archaeological sites of Honduras, Guatemala, Chiapas, and Yucatan from 1839 to 1841. â In the whole range of literature on the Maya there has never appeared a more magnificent work than Views of Ancient Monuments.â (V. W. von Hagen) --- Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854) was a British architect and artist with a strong interest in archaeology. Huxley wrote of him: "Catherwood belongs to a species, the artist-archaeologist, which is all but extinct. Piranesi was the most celebrated specimen and Catherwood his not unworthy successor." --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size Backing Board ~ 21 1/8" by 17 1/4"; Image Size: Top ~ 7 1/8" by 10 5/8" & Bottom ~ 7 1/4" by 10 5/8" Backing Board ~ 21 1/8" by 17 1/4"; Image Size: Top ~ 7 1/8" by 10 5/8" & Bottom ~ 7 1/4" by 10 5/8".
Published by Ayer Co Pub, 1970
ISBN 10: 0836936140ISBN 13: 9780836936148
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Book
hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. book.
Published by Barre Publishers, 1965
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Atlas portfolio. Loose in publisher's large portfolio box, as issued. Shelf wear to box. Limited edition of 500 copies. 25 colored plates, one map of Central America Yucatan, 24 page booklet. All the plates are printed on heavy paper (520 x 419 mm), some have been mounted by Mickelson's Fine Art Framing (of Washington DC) on heavy card stock. 26 plates total, but one plate in duplicate, lacking plate 8. "Reprinted by Barre and the Meriden Gravure co. from a hand-colored set of the 1844 London edition in the library of Edwin Shook, Harvard, Massachusetts. L.C.C. No. 65-16659." Catherwood's work.
Published by Barre Publishers,, Barre:, 1965
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited edition of 500 copies. A reprint of the 1844 Bartlett and Welford edition. Measures 17" x 21.5". 24 loose chromolithographic plates (of 25 - missing Plate XXIII: Castle, at Tuloom), map plate of Central America and Yucatan, and 24 page booklet in oversize stapled wraps with introduction and plate descriptions. All plates are in excellent condition. Housed in a very good (some minor scuffing) brown cloth covered clamshell box with gilt lettering.
Published by Harper and Bros., New York, 1843
Seller: JMHunt, High Point, NC, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condition: Fine. Frederick Catherwood (illustrator). 2nd Edition. A selection of 73 of Catherwood's superb engravings of the ruins of the Yucatan from the edition published in 1843. Print size: 4 1/2 by 7 inches. The plates, professionally cleaned and matted, are striking. Map/Print.
Published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1848
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
Twelfth Edition. Two octavo volumes (23cm). Publisher's vertically-ribbed green cloth, stamped in gilt on fronts and spines; plain endpapers; I: [i]-iv,[2],[v]-[x],[9]-424pp; II: [x],[7]-474pp; vol. I with frontispiece, map, 21 lithographic plates, and in-text wood engravings; vol. II with bifold frontispiece and 45 plates and wood engravings. An attractive set, lightly rubbed with minor board exposure at corners, internally quite fresh, free of foxing or soil; easily Very Good. Stephens (1805-1852) and his traveling companion, illustrator Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854), explored 44 Mayan sites which were all but unknown in North America, and thus reintroduced the ancient Mayan civilization to the Western world. This work, the first of two that the pair published on the topic, "not only contained graphic accounts of the social and political condition of Central America but also the revelation of a new and rich field of archaeological research. It sold 12,000 copies in the first four months and went through twelve editions in the first year" (HOWGEGO II, S47). Sabin notes that "[t]here were many reissues from the same plates, with only slight variations in the collations. London issues appeared in 1842 and 1843" (SABIN 91297). RICH 1841: 48. FIELD 1496.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1841
Seller: Xochi's Bookstore & Gallery, Truth or consequences, NM, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Catherwood, Frederick (illustrator). 1st. 2vol.set; 424&474pp.; HBs olive w/gilt; rubbed w/wear on edges&corners; spines sunned; pencil PONs; fox&tan on hinges; v1 w/4"tear on spine; 2"tear, map; illus.on pg.157 detached. A diplomatic mission for President Van Buren which turned into one of history's great expeditions of discovery. maps & illus.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1843
Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Frederick Catherwood (illustrator). First American edition. 459; 478pp. Octavo [23 cm] Brown pebbled cloth over boards, with gilt stamped titles on the backstrips, and elaborately ornamental designs in gilt and blind on the backstrips and boards. Volume 2 has been rebacked, with the original spine laid over, and has new endsheets. Fold-out frontispieces in both volumes. There is a 2 inch loss from the head of the backstrip of volume 1. The text block of this volume is cracked multiple times, but is still quite sturdy. The text block of volume 2 is cracked here and there near the center. Tissue guards darkened. Pages lightly foxed. Illustrated throughout. Fold-out map present in volume one. Missing two illustrations in volume 2- 41 and 42. John Lloyd Stephens' account of his second exploration of the ruined remains of the Maya civilization in the Yucatan. The author first published "Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan" in 1841. This work is the author's more thorough exploration of the ruins of the Yucatan. The Preface explains that the pages herein "describe, as the author has reason to believe, the most extensive journey ever made by a stranger in that peninsula, and contain the account of visits to forty-four ruined cities, or places in which remains or vestiges of ancient population were found. The existence of most of these ruins was entirely unknown to the residents of the capital; - but few had ever been visited by white inhabitants; - they were desolate, and overgrown with trees. For a brief space the stillness that reigned around them was broken, and they were again left to solitude and silence. Time and the elements are hastening them to utter destruction." Illustrated by 120 extraordinary engravings by Frederick Catherwood, the British illustrator and archaeologist who accompanied Stephens on his expedition. A classic travel narrative of the Yucatan, and one which would spur popular and scholarly interest in the area.
Published by A. Hall, Virtue & Co, London, 1854
Hardcover. Brown leather boards with mounted black title card and gilt accents on the spine; illustrated endpapers and textblock edges; xvi, 548 pp.; richly illustrated. This is a scarce item with really beautiful illustrations by Frederick Catherwood. Good- (Boards are heavily worn/scuffed/smudged; spine is peeling and 1/3 has chipped away; inner hinges are cracked; inscription to former owner on endpaper; textblock edges are toned/scuffed/smudged; textblock is cracked; interior is lightly toned with occasional foxing and smudging; some pages have been dog-eared; some pages have darker toning at the periphery.) Revised from the Latest American Edition, with Additions, by Frederick Catherwood.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1867
Seller: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Catherwood, Frederick (Draftsman) (illustrator). Twelfth Edition. 424 and 474 pages. front., illus., 27 pl. (2 fold. ) port., map, plan. 22 cm. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: John Lloyd Stephens. John Lloyd Stephens (November 28, 1805 October 13, 1852) was an American explorer, writer, and diplomat. Stephens was a pivotal figure in the rediscovery of Maya civilization throughout Middle America. John Lloyd Stephens was born November 28, 1805, in the township of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Stephens received an education in the Classics at two privately-tutored schools. At the early age of 13 he enrolled at Columbia College, graduating at the top of his class four years later in 1822. Stephens read with interest early accounts of ruined cities of Mesoamerica by such writers and explorers as Alexander von Humboldt and Juan Galindo. In 1839, President Martin Van Buren commissioned Stephens as Special Ambassador to Central America. While there, the government of the Federal Republic of Central America fell apart in civil war. His Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatán gives a vivid description of some of those events which Stephens witnessed. Stephens and his traveling companion, architect and draftsman Frederick Catherwood first came across Maya ruins at Copán, having landed in British Honduras (present-day Belize). They were astonished at their findings and spent a couple weeks mapping the site. They surmised that this must have been built by some long forgotten people as they couldn't imagine the native Mayans as having lived in the city. Stephens was actually able to buy the city of Copan for a sum of $50 and had dreams of floating it down the river and into museums in The United States. They went on to Palenque, Uxmal, and according to Stephens, visited a total of 44 sites. Stephens and Catherwood reached Palenque in April 1840 and left in early June. They documented the Temple of the Inscriptions, the Temple of the Cross, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Foliated Cross. [4] Of even greater importance, their book provided descriptions of several ancient Maya sites, along with illustrations by Catherwood. These were greatly superior in both amount and accuracy of depiction to the small amount of information on ancient Mesoamerica previously published. Stephens continued his investigations of Maya ruins with a return trip to Yucatán which produced a further book. His books served to inspire Edgar Allan Poe, who also reviewed three of his travel books for the New York Review and Graham's Magazine. He suffered from a disease of the liver, and died after four months of illness at the age of forty-six. He is buried in the New York City Marble Cemetery. Stephens is the subject of a biography Maya Explorer by Victor Wolfgang von Hagen, first published in 1947. Good. No dust jacket. Rebound, library grade binding. All listed engravings and map present. Some page foxing and soiling noted.
Published by Crossway Books, 1989
ISBN 10: 0891075356ISBN 13: 9780891075356
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by The Century Co., 1897
Seller: Collectorsemall, Rialto, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First two pages loose. Inscription reads "She was king of Men's minds, and the accident of sex affected this power only by adding to it the maternal instinct." P. 153 Mary Hartwell Catherwood. December 1897." Hinges cracked. BAL2966. Gilt top page edges. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Sears Publishing Co., 1930
Seller: Cragsmoor Books, Cragsmoor, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tan textured pictorial cl., dk. brown eagle on cover, lettering on backstr. Backstr. sl. darkened, sl. rubbing to top edge. Sl. discolored patch to back cover. 302pp. incl. bibliography. Reprint edition. Very tight copy.
Published by The Century Co., 1889
Seller: Collectorsemall, Rialto, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. For Helen Osborne Krelibiek, with the love of her friend Mary Hartwell Catherwood, Signed by Author(s).
Published by Crossway, 2000
ISBN 10: 1581341407ISBN 13: 9781581341409
Seller: Save With Sam, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New!.
Published by Bryntirion Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 090089878XISBN 13: 9780900898785
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Inter-Varsity Press, 1991
ISBN 10: 185684000XISBN 13: 9781856840002
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Bryntirion Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 090089878XISBN 13: 9780900898785
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback. Condition: new. New.
Published by Bryntirion Press, 1982
ISBN 10: 090089878XISBN 13: 9780900898785
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Published by H.S. Stone & Company, Chicago & New York, 1899
Seller: Bucolusa Books, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. J. C. Lyendecker (illustrator). 1st Edition. Bound in smooth red cloth, stamped in yellow on sides and spine; illustration in brown on yellow paper, inserted into front cover; circular monogram stamped on back; gilt to top edge. Printed at Lakeside Press, Chicago. Frontispiece and five plates by J. C. Lyendecker, and five photographs of the Lincoln country, inserted. Slight sunning to spine , otherwise, a tight, scarce copy. Kramer 225 Kramer #13.
Published by Crossway, 2000
ISBN 10: 1581341407ISBN 13: 9781581341409
Seller: Campbell Bookstore, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: very good.
Published by Inter-Varsity Press, 1991
ISBN 10: 185684000XISBN 13: 9781856840002
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.
Published by Facts on File, 2006
ISBN 10: 0816060010ISBN 13: 9780816060016
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. book.
Published by Facts on File, 2011
ISBN 10: 0816080836ISBN 13: 9780816080830
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 2nd revised edition. 712 pages. 11.18x8.70x2.01 inches. In Stock.
Published by Grupo Ilhsa S.A., 2014
ISBN 10: 9500204304ISBN 13: 9789500204309
Seller: Iridium_Books, DH, SE, Spain
Book
Paperback. Condition: Used - Good.
Published by Crossway, 2000
ISBN 10: 1581341407ISBN 13: 9781581341409
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Used.