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De La Vega, Inca garcilaso Comentarios Reales De Los Incas, Tomo 1,2,3
Lima, Peru Editorial Universo S.A. c 1968 1st Edition Thus; Reprint Paperback Very Good with no dust jacket
This is a three (3) volume set written entirely in Spanish. The Comentarios Reales de los Incas is written by Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, the first published mestizo writer of colonial Andean South America. The Comentarios Reales de los Incas is considered by most to be the unquestioned masterpiece of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, born of the first generation after the Spanish conquest. He wrote what is arguably the best prose of the colonial period in Peru. Wiki, Rare; Vol. 123; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
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69.97 USD
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Zerken Historia Del Senor De Los Milagros
Lima, Peru Indari 1977 First Edition; Various Paperback Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
Comic like paperback book telling the story, in Spanish, of The Lord of Miracles also known as the "Christ of Miracles" which is an image painted of Jesus Christ that is venerated in Lima, Peru. The booklet (magazine) has a colorful cover with the image being painted during the 17th century by an unnamed African taken from what is now Angola to Peru as a slave. Its feast is the main Catholic celebration in Peru and one of the largest processions in the world. This book has the story and the colorful artwork on front says 77 which is assumed to be 1977. ts name originated in the 18th century during an earthquake, which destroyed most of the city leaving only that mural standing. This is considered a miraculous occurrence by many living there. Every year in October, hundreds of thousands of devotees from all races and economic backgrounds participate in a religious procession honouring the image through the streets of Lima. Boulevards are decorated in purple on October 18, 19, and 28 to celebrate the Lord of Miracles. Booklet now in archival sleeve for protection. ; Illustrated; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 40 pages
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19.97 USD
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