SILENT CITIES: Mexico and the Maya
Tokyo: Shokokusha Publishing Co., 1966. First edition. Hardcover. 160 photographs, with 16 drawings and an endpaper map. First edition, with the ink stamp of the book's American distributor (Wittenborn and Company, New York) to the title page. "The first comprehensive photographic chronicle of ancient Mayan and Mexican architecture." Examines twenty cities of architectural distinction, including several lesser known sites. From the James S. Copley Library, with the San Diego newspaper publisher and philanthropist's bookplate to the front pastedown. Original linen binding, with black titles. The boards are slightly bowed, as usual. Some general mild rubbing and edgewear to the dust jacket; otherwise very good. Very Good / Very Good. Item #58913
Price: $50.00