Rodrigo H. Bonilla | Newson & Company | Newson’s Modern Language Series
A charming old Spanish-language reader offering a glimpse into the everyday customs, manners, and social institutions of Spain.
Spanish Daily Life was written by Rodrigo H. Bonilla, a Spanish instructor at New York University, as an educational introduction to Spanish culture through accessible Castilian prose.
Rather than focusing exclusively on grammar, the book introduces readers to the practical details of everyday life, from correspondence and communication to social customs and institutions.
Among its fascinating period details are discussions of postal services, letter-writing etiquette, and telegrams—ordinary aspects of life that now offer a window into a very different era.
The book includes a foldout-style map spread of Spain, an olive-green cloth cover with decorative lettering and a Spanish coat of arms, and handwritten Spanish conjugations from a previous owner.
An intriguing little historical object for collectors of antique language books, students of Spanish cultural history, and anyone interested in how everyday life was documented and taught in earlier generations.
Book Details
Title: Spanish Daily Life
Author: Rodrigo H. Bonilla, A.B.
Publisher: Newson & Company, New York
Series: Newson’s Modern Language Books
Publication year: Not yet confirmed
Format: Clothbound hardcover
Language: Spanish, with English introductory material
Features: Historical map of Spain, period descriptions of Spanish customs and institutions, handwritten study notes
Condition
Fair to good antique/vintage condition. The olive-green cloth covers show rubbing, discoloration, surface marks, and wear along the spine, edges, and corners. There is some fraying at the spine ends.
Interior pages show age-related toning, discoloration, and visible water staining, particularly along the margins of the preliminary pages and map. Previous owner’s name, bookstore stamps, and handwritten Spanish study notes appear inside.
The photographed text remains legible. Please review all photographs for a closer look at the book’s condition.
Vintage, pre-loved book. You will receive the exact copy pictured.
Rodrigo H. Bonilla | Newson & Company | Newson’s Modern Language Series
A charming old Spanish-language reader offering a glimpse into the everyday customs, manners, and social institutions of Spain.
Spanish Daily Life was written by Rodrigo H. Bonilla, a Spanish instructor at New York University, as an educational introduction to Spanish culture through accessible Castilian prose.
Rather than focusing exclusively on grammar, the book introduces readers to the practical details of everyday life, from correspondence and communication to social customs and institutions.
Among its fascinating period details are discussions of postal services, letter-writing etiquette, and telegrams—ordinary aspects of life that now offer a window into a very different era.
The book includes a foldout-style map spread of Spain, an olive-green cloth cover with decorative lettering and a Spanish coat of arms, and handwritten Spanish conjugations from a previous owner.
An intriguing little historical object for collectors of antique language books, students of Spanish cultural history, and anyone interested in how everyday life was documented and taught in earlier generations.
Book Details
Title: Spanish Daily Life
Author: Rodrigo H. Bonilla, A.B.
Publisher: Newson & Company, New York
Series: Newson’s Modern Language Books
Publication year: Not yet confirmed
Format: Clothbound hardcover
Language: Spanish, with English introductory material
Features: Historical map of Spain, period descriptions of Spanish customs and institutions, handwritten study notes
Condition
Fair to good antique/vintage condition. The olive-green cloth covers show rubbing, discoloration, surface marks, and wear along the spine, edges, and corners. There is some fraying at the spine ends.
Interior pages show age-related toning, discoloration, and visible water staining, particularly along the margins of the preliminary pages and map. Previous owner’s name, bookstore stamps, and handwritten Spanish study notes appear inside.
The photographed text remains legible. Please review all photographs for a closer look at the book’s condition.
Vintage, pre-loved book. You will receive the exact copy pictured.
