CHOLERA DEATH REGISTER. ALICANTE. 1854

Description:
- The book, written in Spanish, is very well structured and of great interest.
- Two books are presented, recording those who died of cholera in 1854.
- The first book, which contains the majority of the deaths, is organised by day and covers the months of August and September 1854. The register first lists the person's surname, followed by a short paragraph describing the deceased: name, age, status, etc.
- The second book, which is more like a booklet, contains a record of the people who died in 1854, listed by surname, along with a brief paragraph describing the deceased: name, age, status, etc.
- The register belongs to the city of Alicante, that is, those who died of cholera in Alicante in 1854, in the months of August and September of that same year.
Parts of the Content:
- Single volumes. Copies in Spanish, with the complete text.
- Three flyleaves. Contents. Five flyleaves.
Description of the Book:
- Well-executed sewn binding, with cuts, many of them uncut, from the second half of the 19th century.
- The text is printed in single-colour black, with very good ink, well centred and with good margins.
- Book printed on good quality medium paper.
- Hard parchment covers.

Conservation and Damage:
- Overall condition is good.
- Sewn binding is in good condition.
- The covers are scuffed but remain in good condition.
- Upper and lower edges are dirty.
- Several pages have rust, but everything is legible and in good condition.
- The book has not suffered any external damage such as insect or rodent attacks, etc.
- The book shows wear and tear consistent with it's age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- The colours in the photos are not exactly the same as the actual colours.
- The book for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the book.
- The information provided here is based on personal opinions that have not been verified.