"Equitacion Gaucha en La Pampa Y Mesopotamia" 1942 Saenz, Justo P.

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SAENZ, Justo P.

[224] pp.

Editores: Peuser Ltda.

Limited edition copy number 949 of 1500

1942

10" x 7 1/2"

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[224] pp.

Editores: Peuser Ltda.

Limited edition copy number 949 of 1500

1942

10" x 7 1/2"

w/ letter inscribed to Seymour & Helen (Knox) from Luis Ortiz Basualdo and dated 31.VII.42

Seymour Horace Knox II (September 1, 1898 – September 27, 1990) was a Buffalo, New York, philanthropist and polo player. The son of wealthy businessman Seymour H. Knox, he owned a palatial home designed by C. P. H. Gilbert.

He was an avid polo player and led his Aurora team to the United States Championship in 1932, later touring South America, and winning a tournament in Europe.

A classic on the traditions, methods, and folklore of northern Argentina's cowboys. Winner of first prize in regional literature and folklore awarded by Argentina's National Commission of Culture. Text is in Spanish. This edition is illustrated with charming line drawings throughout plus a section of photographs. This copy is bound in vellum and is decorated with a striking hand colored illustration and titles by Ramón Fernández Latapiat. See less