LASSO DE LA VEGA (GARCIA) The Royal Commentaries of Peru, in Two Parts, Miles Flesher for Christ...

LASSO DE LA VEGA (GARCIA) The Royal Commentaries of Peru, in Two Parts, translated by Paul Rycaut, title printed in red and black, section title for second part, engraved portrait frontispiece of Rycaut, 10 engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf gilt, worn, loss to head of spine, front hinge split, lower cover detached [Sabin 98760; Wing G216], folio (330 x 200mm.), Miles Flesher for Christopher Wilkinson, 1688 Footnotes: First English edition of De la Vega's work, described as 'of great historic value, as it constitutes practically the only document we possess of the ancient civilization of Peru' (Catholic Encyclopedia). The author was the son of Spanish conquistador Sebastián Garcilasso de la Vega and Princess Isabel Chimpu Ocllo, grand-daughter of the last Inca emperor. Provenance: Ingestre Hall, bookplate. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing