22 volumes, octavo. Engraved frontispieces and plates (a few with hand-coloring). Contemporary half tan morocco gilt, green morocco onlays on spines, top edge gilt, others uncut. LIMITED EDITION, number 18 of 250 copies of the "Aztec Edition."

WITH AN ORIGINAL ALS BOUND IN: Prescott, William. Autograph letter signed ("W. H. Prescott"), to publisher Ticknor. Pepperell, 23 September 1848. Writing about a translation of his work: "As I have but one copy of the Spanish translation of my works, I am worry it is not in my power to accommodate you with a set."