Original book Los ingenios de la Isla de Cuba printed in Havana Cuba in 1857 by Eduardo Laplante and Justo Cantero

Justo Cantero

Published by Habana Cuba, 1857

About this Item

The king of the Cuban and american books, this is a genuine book of: Los ingenios de la Isla de Cuba printed in Havana Cuba in 1857. Note: This was the most expensive printed book in the nineteenth century. A unique opportunity in life. It is considered the best book out of the Cuban press in the nineteenth century and one of the highlights of his time in the world. It was serialized. The Book of Ingenios is considered the most famous and coveted books printed in Cuba, this bibliographic gem masterfully executed and luxury, is the most beautiful nineteenth century Cuban book, and one of the most beautiful ever printed in America. There are many artists and specialists of all ages who have spoken with great enthusiasm about the aesthetic quality of these prints, considered among the oldest and best quality made in the country. Eduardo Laplante. (Photographer and painter Franco-Cuban nineteenth century) and Justo German Cantero (medical doctor, pianist, composer, poet, author of "Cuba Wits") Laplante reached Cuba around 1848, taking up residence in Havana and a year later established as a lithographer, considered the best Cuban lithographer at the time. Travel the interior of the island, in order to capture its landscapes and the most important sugar plantations, makes detailed descriptions of rural life in Cuba, including sugar plantation. Along with Leonardo Barañao draws and prints the series Picturesque Island Cuba in 1856, and with Justo German Cantero, who writes the text, published in 1858 The Book of Wits, with drawn and lithographed with natural beauty and high quality sheets . The date of his death is placed by some sources in Havana in 1860. It includes the nice full-color lithographs mills Island Cuba and maps of factories. Each print has its original dry stamp by Eduardo Laplante. Source: the book was purchased a few years ago from an antique collection dealer of the City of New York, invoice with the book. The book is on good condition, This is a historical book and note in this condition a amazing collector piece. Details: To ship, transport or collect in person.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Original book Los ingenios de la Isla de Cuba printed in Havana Cuba in 1857 by Eduardo Laplante and Justo Cantero
• Publisher: Habana Cuba
• Publication Date: 1857
• Language: Spanish
• Binding: Encuadernación de tapa dura
• Illustrator: Eduardo Laplante
• Edition: 1ª Edición
• Printing: Impresión desconocid
• Condition: Muy bien
• Dust Jacket Condition: Bien
• Signed: Firmado por el ilustrador