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Published by The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, CA, 1968
Seller: Ann Open Book, Lansing, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good.
Published by The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, California, 1968
Seller: Small World Books, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Edition not stated. No indication of later printings in this edition. Red cloth with gilt titles. Boards clean and solid, light shelf wear. Spine ends gently bumped. Binding firm. Top edge of text block with foxing, rest with light foxing. Contents clean, gift inscription on front end paper else unmarked. DJ price clipped, edges rubbed with a few closed tears. Large tear at spine head and top edge of rear panel, loss affecting title at spine extending about 3" down. Spine sunned.
Published by The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, CA, 1968
Seller: Terrence Murphy, Santa Fe, NM, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Good. First Thus. Original color pictorial wraps in good condition. Slightly rubbed near the spine, both the lower front and the lower rear wraps are creased and bent with light wear, otherwise a good copy altogether. BEAUTIFUL AUTOGRAPHED PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED BY THE EDITER, AND TRANSLATER, TOMAS ANTONIO ROBERTSON. A vast report of the peoples and lands north and west of Mexico City by a Catholic priest and written in 1644. Signed by the Editor.
Published by Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, 1968
Seller: Bruce Davidson Books, Arlington, MA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Thus. First printing. Fine in a fine dustjacket. (box 13).
Published by Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, 1968
Seller: David Gaines, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Boards (HB) in near fine condition. In very good + dust jacket with light fading and tiny patch of edgewear top front, also price clipped. "This fascinating history, written by Padre Perez de Ribas in the year 1644 A.D., was originally titled "Triumphs of our Saintly Faith Among Peoples the Most Barbarous and Savage of the New Orb." An epic of the incredible achievement of a dedicated group of Jesuit padres in civilizing and converting to Christianity approximately 300,000 Indians over a period of fifty years, it has been described by various historians as 'The Great Book.' Originally printed in Madrid in 1645, it has been quoted extensively but never before translated. (Here translated in condensed form by Tomas Antonio Robertson. He has also written a short introduction to de Ribas epic. . 256 pages; 3 p. index; illustrated with photos of Indian nation members and mission ruins.
Published by Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, 1968
Seller: Springer Books, Sequim, WA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Wine colored cloth boards in mylar protected, price clipped, illustrated dust jacket. Illustrations and maps. 356 pages. Shelf wear to jacket edges and corners otherwise FINE in VERY GOOD dust jacket.
Published by Los Angeles, CA: The Ward Ritchie Press, 1968, Los Angeles, CA, 1968
Seller: Jane Atwood, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Burgundy Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Not a First. Burgundy Cloth. Fine/Fair. Not a First. Hardback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 256 pages; 3 p. index; illustrated with photos of Indian nation members and mission ruins; from the dj: "This fascinating history, written by Padre Perez de Ribas in the year 1644 A.D., was originally titled "Triumphs of our Saintly Faith Among Peoples the Most Barbarous and Savage of the New Orb." An epic of the incredible achievement of a dedicated group of Jesuit padres in civilizing and converting to Christianity approximately 300,000 Indians over a period of fifty years, it has been described by various historians as 'The Great Book.' Originally printed in Madrid in 1645, it has been quoted extensively but never before translated. (Here translated in condensed form by Tomas Antonio Robertson. He has also written a short introduction to de Ribas epic.) Book condition: Dj has a major tear completely across the front panel, repaired on the back with clear tape; and is missing circa 4 sq.in. at the beginning of the tear; three additional 0.5 inch tears at the dj fold corners.
Published by The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A, 1968
Seller: Peter Rhodes, Southampton, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good -. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. English Language Hardback Edition. 270 x 180mm. pp. 256. English text. Condensed English translation entitled 'My Life Among the Savage Nations of New Spain', of the 1644 work 'Triumphs of our Saintly Faith Among Peoples the Most Barbarous and Savage of the New Orb'. Translation by Tomas Antonio Robertson. Black and white photographic illustrations. Bound in original maroon boards. Housed in terracotta coloured pictorial dust jacket. Some light marking to top edge, otherwise boards and pages clean. Dust jacket several closed tears to edges (up to 1.5cms) and some further light bumps, marks and faded areas. Binding strong. No ownership inscription or underlining. Not price-clipped. Dust jacket protected with removbale mylar cover. More of a working copy of this very interesting volume. See images.
Published by Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, 1968
Signed
Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. By Andres Perez de Ribas, Padre Provincial of the Company of Jesus of New Spain (Mexico) . Written in the year 1644 and entitled "Triumphs of Our Saintly Faith Among Peoples Most Barbarous and Savage of the New Orb." Translated in condensed form by Tomas Antonio Robertson, native of the Rio Fuerte (Gran Rio de Zauque) of the former Province of Sinaloa, Mexico. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY TOMAS ANTONIO ROBERTSON. Light sunning to spine otherwise clean and tight. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed.
Published by Ward Ritchie Press., Los Angeles., 1968
Seller: BookMine, Fair Oaks, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. 256 pps.
Published by LOS ANGELES, California: The Ward Ritchie Press. 1968., 1968
Seller: Paul Orssich HISPANIC STUDIES, LONDON, United Kingdom
4to. Tela editorial color vino tinto; título dorado en lomera; cruz dorado en plano superior; sobrecubiertas. Muy buen ejemplar.xvi, 256 pp; dos mapas entre texto; 16 hojas de fotografías en negro fuera texto.English translation of one of the most important texts for the early history of Mexico and Baja California.cf.Palau 222 254.
Published by Ward Ritchie Press., Los Angeles., 1968
Seller: BookMine, Fair Oaks, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. New in shrink wrap. 256 pps.
Published by The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, California., 1968
Written in the year A.D. 1644 and entitles "Triumphs of Our Saintly Faith Among Peoples the Most Barbarous and Savage of the New Orb." Translated in condensed form by Tomas Antonio Robertsen, native of the Rio Fuerte (Gran Rio de Zanque) of the former Province of Sinaloa, Mexico. Illustrated b/w. Book in good condition. Dust jacket worn and torn. Publisher's cloth with dj. vi, 253pp.
Published by The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, CA, 1968
Seller: Cornerstone Books, Santa Ana, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. This history, written in 1644, is an epic of the incredible achievement of a dedicated group of Jesuit padres in civilizing and converting to Christianity approximately 300,000 Indians over a period of fifty years, it has been described by various historians as "The Great Book." Originally printed in Madrid in 1645, it has been quoted extensively but never before translated. Included are photographs. This copy is clean and solid. It is SIGNED BY THE TRANSLATOR, Tomas A. Roberston, inscribed on the half-title page. Signed by Translator.
First Edition
PEREZ de RIBAS, Andres. My Life Among the Savage Nations of New Spain. Los Angeles: The Ward Ritchie Press, [1968]. 1st American ed. xvi,256 pp. Illus., map. Orig. pictorial cloth, non-priceclipped d/j. A few pencilled marginal notes to early pages, else very good or better. An account written in 1644 of Jesuit missionaries in the new world.
Published by Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, CA, 1968
Seller: Nightingale Books, Stoughton, MA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Ed. History written by Padre de Ribas in 1644 that recounts the incredible achievement of a dedicated group of Jesuit padres in civilizing & converting to Christianity approximately 300,000 Indians over a period of 50 years. Illustrated with B&W photographs. Religion.
Published by John Howell; Ward Ritchie 1980; 1968, San Francisco; Los Angeles, 1980
Seller: G.F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA, GRASS VALLEY, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Quartos; dust jackets; illustrations, maps, including large folding map in rear pocket of Kingdom. Fine s, with protective mylar wrap.
Published by Los Angeles, Ward Ritchie Press, 1968
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an near fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 256 pages; Description: xvi, 256 p. Illus. , maps, ports. 27 cm. Subjects: Perez de Ribas, Andres (1576-1655) . Jesuits --Missions --Mexico --History --17th century. Indians of Mexico --Missions. 1 Kg.
Published by Los Angeles, Ward Ritchie Press, 1968
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an near fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 256 pages; Description: xvi, 256 p. Illus. , maps, ports. 27 cm. Subjects: Perez de Ribas, Andres (1576-1655) . Jesuits --Missions --Mexico --History --17th century. Indians of Mexico --Missions. 1 Kg.
Published by Los Angeles, Ward Ritchie Press, (1968)., 1968
Seller: Richard C. Ramer Old and Rare Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Folio (27 x 18 cm.), publisher's cloth with dust jacket (small repairs to dust jacket with tape, spine slightly faded). Overall in very good condition. xvi, 256 pp., with maps and black & white photos. *** First English translation, and apparently the first translation to any language, by Thomas A. Robertson, of Perez de Ribas' fascinating history of the Jesuit missions in Sinaloa from 1590 to 1644, originally published as Historia de los triumphos de nuestra santa fee ., Madrid, 1645. It is also important for the early history of California and includes information on Florida. Abridged (with profuse apologies) by the translator.*** On the first edition, see Wagner, Spanish Southwest 43.