Description: Mexico 75 Años 1910-1985 - Commemorative Hardcover Photo Book by Chrysler de México The hardcover boards show some warping from age and environmental factors, though this has not affected the book's functionality or contents. The binding remains perfectly intact and tight, with all pages crisp, clean, and unmarked. The book opens and closes smoothly, and pages lay flat when opened. A solid, very presentable copy of this significant historical volume. This extraordinary bilingual (Spanish/English) commemorative book documents Mexico City's dramatic transformation over 75 years, from the 1910 Centennial celebrations to 1985. Photographer Bob Schalkwijk masterfully recreated historical photographs from the original 1910 Centennial Album, capturing identical locations from the same vantage points to illustrate the city's evolution from a population of 500,000 to 16 million inhabitants. The book features stunning architectural comparisons of landmark buildings, streets, and public spaces, including the National Palace, Chapultepec Castle (transformed from Military College to National History Museum), and numerous historic plazas. Each pair of photographs is beautifully presented with decorative Art Nouveau-style borders for the 1910 images, contrasting with clean modern layouts for the 1985 shots. Historical context is provided by Francisco de Antuñano, a noted expert on Mexico City's Historic Center, with editing by Mario de la Torre. This private edition by Chrysler de México offers unique insights into the automotive company's role in Mexico's modernization while documenting the preservation of the city's architectural heritage. Inventory code: 16NOV24_B7_T_1
Price: 249.99 USD
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Mexico 75 Años: 1910-1985
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Chrysler de México, S.A.
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: Commemorative Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1984
Type: Coffee Table Book
Format: Hardcover
Language: English, Spanish
Era: 1900s
Illustrator: Bob Schalkwijk (photographer)
Author: Francisco de Antuñano
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Photography, Architecture, Historical Documentation, Urban Studies
Topic: Mexican History, Urban Development, Architectural History, Photography, Mexico City
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
