First U.K. edition 1854. "Revised from the Latest American Edition, With Additions, by Frederick Catherwood." Publishers blue blind-stamped cover. Gilt title with large vignette. Blind-stamped spine with gilt title. xvi. full-page map, 548 pages. 1 full-page map. 81 full-page plates and in-text illustrations. "The famous account of Joseph Lloyd Stephens (1805-1852), an American explorer, author, lawyer, and diplomat, with revisions, additions, and engraved drawings by Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854), an English artist, draftsman, architect, and explorer. Catherwood is perhaps best-known for his meticulous drawings depicted herein of ancient Mayan ruins. Stephens and Catherwood were instrumental figures in the rediscovery of ancient Mayan civilization in Central America. Stephens also played a significant role in the development of the Panama Railroad. During the duo's journey through Central America, they visited places such as British Honduras (present-day Belize); the Yucatan Peninsula; Guatemala; San Salvador; Nicaragua; Copan, where they first encountered Mayan ruins; Palenque; Quirigua; and Uxmal. Stephens relays numerous details of their trip including the many sights and picturesque scenery; interactions with locals; various ancient Mayan sites; ancient Mayan artifacts, architecture, and artworks; run-ins with disease and other ailments; and the arduous travel." Shipped and insured [courier liability] with UPS Couriers. N.B. Remote Areas and Island Destinations incur an additional shipping costs of €19.50 levied by the Courier company. Please do not bid unless you are prepared to make this payment should it apply to your address otherwise books cannot ship.