HISTORY OF THE SPANISH ROYAL NAVY FROM THE DISCOVERY OF THE AMERICAS TO THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR. Printed by José María Ducazcal, Madrid, 1854. Volume I of 1856 (second edition) and Volume II of 1854 (first edition). Volume I: Title page + 669 pages + numerous illustrations in the text and 8 plates outside the text, including a portrait of Columbus, another of Magellan, and 6 lithographs by Urrabieta. Volume II: Half-title page + full-page lithograph by Urrabieta from the workshops of J.J. Martínez + Title page + 835 pages + numerous illustrations in the text and 11 plates outside the text, including lithographs of scenes and portraits. The paper in Volume I is in uneven condition: some pages are browned and mottled with foxing. Volume II has more uniform paper but also some foxing. Beautiful parchment Dutch binding with label and cloth boards. 30.5 x 22 cm.
