BOOKS: THE SPANISH, AMERICAN, AND LUSITANIAN MEN AND WOMEN, PAINTED BY THEMSELVES.

Description:
- The book, written in Spanish, is very well structured and of great interest.
- The book is undated, but the first engraving is dated 1881, so we believe it dates from the late 19th century.
- There are two books: 'Spanish, American, and Portuguese Men' and 'Spanish, American, and Portuguese Women', painted by the authors themselves. This is a collection of types and paintings of customs peculiar to Spain, Portugal, and the Americas, written by the most renowned writers of these countries. Illustrated with a multitude of magnificent pencil plates by the renowned draftsman Eusebio Planas.
- Although each book reads 'First Volume' at the beginning, the end of each book reads 'End of the first and last volumes'. Therefore, it can be deduced that they are two first volumes, and unique.
Contents:
- Single volume. Copy in Spanish, with the complete text.
- Water-based paper endpaper. Flyleaf. Title page. Engraving. Title page. Legal information page. Prologue. Index. Plate placement. Typographical layout. Cover leaf. Watercolour paper endpaper.
Book Description:
- Very well-executed sewn binding, with guillotined edges, from the second half of the 19th century.
- The text is printed in monochrome black, with very good ink, well-centered, and with good margins.
- Book printed on good-quality fine paper.
- Hard, half-leather covers. Dutch binding.

Conservation and Damage:
- Overall condition: Very good.
- Sewn binding in good condition.
- Cuts with some soiling and minimal scuffs.
- The covers are worn and have small tears, but the interior is in very good condition. Some small rust stains, almost nonexistent.
- The women's volume has a slightly detached spine.
- The book has not suffered any external damage such as insect or rodent attacks, etc.
- The book shows wear typical of it’s age.

Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- The color tones in the photos are not exactly the same as the actual colors.
- The book for sale corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed representation of the book.
- The information provided here is based on unverified personal opinions.