E. J. Howell — Mexico Its Progress and Commercial Opportunities

London, W. B. Whittingham and Co, Ltd, 1892. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this scarce book: 'Mexico; its Progress and Commercial Opportunities', by E. J. Howell, which has been signed by the author. Inscribed by the author to the title page with a note to 'Vincent Groom Esq, with the authors kind regards, August 25/96&apos. Written shortly before the Spanish-American War and the Cuban War of Independance, this book 'makes known the present state and position of the country as a field for British Enterprise' during the time. Includes a fold-out map of Mexico. In a silver gilt cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Boards are lightly rubbed in places and to the top and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with some light spotting. The map has one small repair and some marks to the front pastedown and free-endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .