Estudios y fuentes del arte en México, Vol. VI: Arquitectura de los coros de monjas en México [INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR]

Maza, Francisco de la. Estudios y fuentes del arte en México, Vol. VI: Arquitectura de los coros de monjas en México [INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR]. México: Imprenta Universitaria, 1956. First edition. Small quarto. 115, [5]pp (text), 90pp (plates). Full red morocco with gold-stamped decorative borders on covers and gilt lettering on spine. Marbled endpapers. Ribbon marker. Half-title page inscribed and signed by Francisco de la Maza. This fascinating study of the interior of convents in nine colonial Mexican cities provides insight on architectural considerations and the daily life of nuns who spent their lives in these enclosures. This work is profusely illustrated with 90 full-page b/w photographic reproductions of beautiful examples of architectural designs and perspectives of the Colonial period. Some age wear on binding with lower part of front cover partly dented. Slight age-toning and minor rubbing on spine. Minor age-toning along paper margin. Text in Spanish. Binding in overall good to good+, interior in good+ to very good condition. g. Hardcover. (28910) $75