Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius, c.1970

About the Item

**RARE** Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius From the Swedish Society of Anthropology and Geography, originally published in 1886, republished by the San Jose Publishing and Lithography Workshops, in 1970. This rare book is filled with illustrations in black and white, and color. A signed business card with greeting is attached. The book measures 9 1/2" x 12 1/2". The dust jacket is tattered, but intact. The book is in very good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Nicaragua
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The dust jacket shows some distress. Please see images.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5199223363282
More From This SellerView All
  • Two Engraved Copper Plaques by Briadens Limited Engravers Toronto
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Two Engraved Copper Plaques by Briadens Limited Engravers Toronto 5" x 9.5" x 1"
    Category

    20th Century Historical Memorabilia

    Materials

    Copper

  • Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington 9.5" x 6.5" x 2"
    Category

    20th Century Books

    Materials

    Leather

  • H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" 1st Edition Woodcuts by Clare Leighton
    By Tomlinson
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" First Edition with woodcuts by Clare Leighton, circa 1930 Rare First Edition. Very good condition. Fantastic woodcuts by noted artist Clare...
    Category

    Early 20th Century American American Classical Books

    Materials

    Other

  • Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Match Holder by Zimmerman of Hanau Germany circa 1850
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Rare mid-19th century cast iron match holder by Zimmerman of Hanau, Germany, circa 1850 This woman in her night clothes lights her way holdi...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century German Tobacco Accessories

    Materials

    Iron

  • Victorian "Bobcat" 14-Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Bracelet, circa 1900
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Victorian "Bobcat" 14-karat yellow gold Bracelet, circa 1900 Gorgeous 14-karat yellow gold bracelet with the head of a bobcat at the center. The bobcat is holding an old round-...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

    Materials

    Gold

  • 19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Curly Red Hair
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    19th century fine portrait miniature of a young man with curly red hair Dimensions 3" x 2.5". The velvet lined mat measures 3.75" x 5". The portrait is in very good condition. ...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

    Materials

    Paper

You May Also Like
  • Canterbury Cathedral: First Edition, The Antiquities Of Canterbury By Somner
    Located in London, GB
    An extremely rare first edition: William Somner, The antiquities of Canterbury. Or a survey of that ancient citie, with the suburbs, and cathedrall. Containing principally matters of...
    Category

    Antique 17th Century English Books

    Materials

    Leather, Paper

  • Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990
    Located in valatie, NY
    Sotheby's: The Breitbart Collection of Antiquities & Ancient Glass, 6/1990. 145 lots, Ancient Glass; Egyptian, Western Asiatic, and classical antiquities...
    Category

    1990s American Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • Pair of Sotheby's Catalogues on Antiquities and Islamic Art
    Located in valatie, NY
    Sotheby's New York: Antiquities and Islamic Art, 1990. Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman and Western Asiatic Antiquities and Islamic Works of Art. 230 lots. Sotheby's London: Antiquit...
    Category

    Late 20th Century Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • The Hudson by Carl Carmer, First Edition
    Located in valatie, NY
    The Hudson by Carl Carmer. Farrar & Rinehart, New York:, 1939. First edition hardcover with dust jacket with Brodart cover. Best of the Rivers of America series. The Hudson is less a...
    Category

    Vintage 1930s American Books

    Materials

    Paper

  • Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
    By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
    Located in Berlin, DE
    A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

    Materials

    Nickel

  • Ancient Crossroads: Albania to Assyria in Antiquity, Published in 1880
    Located in Langweer, NL
    The map titled "ALBANIA, IBERIA, COLCHIS, ARMENIA, MESOPOTAMIA, BABYLONIA, ASSYRIA" portrays the ancient regions that would encompass parts of modern-day Eastern Turkey, Armenia, Aze...
    Category

    Antique 1880s Maps

    Materials

    Paper

Recently Viewed

View All