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Molina, Giovanni Ignazio: ESSAY ON THE CIVIL HISTORY OF CHILI. Bologna, 1787, in the Printing House of S. Tommaso d'Aquino.
1 vol., in 8°, cm 19.5x13, p. 333, (1) + 1 folded illustrated plate. Old half-leather binding, spine with gold titles and blind-stamped decorative motifs.
First edition. Uncommon work, complete with 1 large copper-engraved and folded map of Chile. At the end of the text, a study on the language of the Araucanians (Mapuche) and the oldest bibliography on Chile. Slight foxing and redness but a very good copy.
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