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‎Etnología centro-americana: catálogo razonado de los objetos arqueológicos de la República de Costa-Rica. + Apuntes para un libro sobre los Aborígenes de Costa Rica‎

‎Madrid 1893 os hijos de d. Manuel Gines Hernandez, La legación de Costa Rica Half-Leather (Hardcover) 1st Edition ‎

‎Half-Leather (Hardcover), 24 x 16,5 cm, XXXII + 112 + XXIX pp., Spanish, 1st Edition, Illustrations, book condition: As New. This Book was specially crafted for the Exposición Histórico-Americana of 1892-1893 in Madrid. This exhibition was the centrepiece of Spain's celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America. Costa Rica seized this global opportunity to put itself on the map as a modern, civilised nation with a rich and profound past .rnThis unique volume is a museum-quality masterpiece of 19th-century scientific documentation, representing the pinnacle of Costa Rican diplomacy and archaeology.rnThis rare combined edition was created by Manuel María de Peralta and Anastasio. It serves as the foundational "birth certificate" of Costa Rican archaeology.rnCombined Works: It contains both the Catálogo Razonado (a detailed inventory of archaeological treasures) and the Apuntes para un libro sobre los aborígenes de Costa Rica (an ethnographic and historical study of indigenous tribes like the Huetar and Chorotega).rnMateriality: Printed on high-quality hand-made paper (handgeschept papier), ensuring durability and a prestigious aesthetic typical of limited "Grand Luxe" editions.rnVisual Documentation: Features original tipped-in albumen photographs (genuine photos glued onto cardboard mounts). These provide superior depth and detail of gold artifacts and stone carvings compared to standard printed versions.. ‎