Author: P. Francisco Baranera / Alexander Laist
Publisher: William Partier in Manila.
Year: 1899
Size: 15.6 x 10.6 cm
Reference: Quirino: p. 125 [map only]; Phillips: Lib. of Cong. # 480 [map only]; Pardo de Tavera # 240 [Compendio 1892]
Handbook of the Philippine Islands
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Description
152 pp. with index; 1 original-colour folded lithographed map of the Philippines, hardcovers. RARE. First edition; Translated from the “Compendio de Geografia de las Islas Filipinas” of P. Francisco X. Baranera S. J, a professor at Ateneo Municipal, and originally published in 1892. With An Historical Sketch by Alexander Laist. This famous and collectible guidebook includes sections on Philippine history as well as detailed descriptions of the provinces by island group.
Condition
slight bumping to spine & corners, light foxing on cover, pages toned.
