History of the Conquest of Peru — 2 Volume Set (1883)

Author: William H. Prescott
Editor: John Foster Kirk
Publisher: J. B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia
Year: 1883
Edition: New Popular Edition

A fine two-volume set of History of the Conquest of Peru, William H. Prescott’s landmark chronicle of the Spanish conquest and the civilization of the Incas. This “New Popular Edition,” edited by John Foster Kirk, presents Prescott’s definitive text with the author’s final revisions and additions.

Bound in handsome hunter green cloth with gilt titles and black heraldic crest to the spines, each volume bears the understated refinement typical of Lippincott’s late 19th-century bindings. The set offers a vivid narrative of empire, exploration, and cultural transformation — a cornerstone of early American historiography.

Bright gilt and crisp black detailing; binding tight; minor shelf wear to spine ends; interiors clean and unmarked. A sturdy, well-preserved set with tight bindings and strong visual appeal.

Condition: Very Good.

Size: 7.25 x 5 inches.

A classic two-volume history notable for its literary grace and historical depth — beautifully presented in matching 19th-century bindings.