Guía Práctica para los consulados de España
By Don Placido De Jove Y Hevia
Published by Aguado: Madrid 1858
English Translate: "Practical Guide for the Consulates of Spain"
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Guía Práctica para los Consulados de España by Don Plácido de Jove y Hevia, published in Madrid by Aguado in 1858, is an authoritative nineteenth-century manual designed to guide Spanish consular officials in their diplomatic, commercial, and legal duties abroad. Written during a period of expanding international trade and maritime activity, the work offers a comprehensive overview of the regulations, protocols, and responsibilities governing Spain's overseas representatives. It covers topics such as maritime law, the protection of Spanish nationals, trade documentation, taxation, and procedures for resolving disputes in foreign ports — all framed within the broader context of Spanish imperial and commercial interests in the mid-nineteenth century.
Beyond its bureaucratic purpose, the book reflects the geopolitical mindset of the era, when consular offices served as vital instruments of both diplomacy and economic policy. Rich in historical and administrative detail, it captures how Spain sought to professionalize and modernize its consular service in an increasingly interconnected world. Today, the volume holds strong appeal for historians of diplomacy, maritime law scholars, and collectors of Spanish legal and governmental works from the pre-modern colonial period."
General wear and some damage/peeling/rub through to original covers and spine as shown. Covers secure and there are no loose pages. A couple of numbers written on prelims as shown otherwise unmarked. Pages typically clean and well presented whist some have age toning with examples of both shown in photos. A scarce book in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 23cm x 15cm x 1.5cm - 159 Pages + Index
