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DO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY | DUTCH SHIPS
Nagasaki-e is a type of ukiyo-e from the Edo period to the Meiji period, particularly reflecting the unique culture and living environment of Nagasaki as Japan’s only foreign trade port during the period of isolation. This artwork depicting the Dutch ship features the Dutch flag fluttering in the wind, symbolizing Dutch trade activities during the…
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Formosa oolong Tea, 1904
Published in 1904 by the Taiwan Government General’s Bureau of Colonial Affairs, Formosa Oolong Tea is a book dedicated to introducing Taiwan’s tea industry. The book provides an in-depth exploration of tea cultivation, planting, processing, packaging, and export, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of Taiwanese tea culture. It includes numerous illustrations and photographs that vividly…
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PIONEERING IN FORMOSA
RECOLLECTIONS OF ADVENTURES AMONG MANDARINS, WRECKERS, & HEAD-HUNTING SAVAGES PIONEERING IN FORMOSA,The first edition features a gold-embossed cover, specially printed with the Chinese characters “老台彎” and “必麒麟.” William Alexander Pickering, known as 必麒麟, was a British explorer and official born on June 9, 1840, in Nottinghamshire. He arrived in Taiwan in 1863 and worked at…
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仏蘭西人之肖像 Portrait of the French,Ukiyo-e,1861A French woman is in front of a mirror, applying her makeup with care.
歌川芳員 Utagawa Yoshikazu (1850-1870) was a ukiyo-e artist from the late Edo period. He gained fame for his works depicting exotic themes following the opening of Yokohama Port in 1859. His art reflects the influences and interests of that era, showcasing a fascination with foreign elements. Offered by Ming Tang Books $650 To purchase, contact…
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DESCRIPTION DE L’ILE FORMOSA EN ASIE,1705
“This book explores the first French translation of George Psalmanazar ‘DESCRIPTION DE L’ILE FORMOSA EN ASIE.’ Although Psalmanazar never actually visited Taiwan, he provided fictional information about the island, which had a significant impact in Europe during the early 18th century. The French translation was first published in Amsterdam in 1705, becoming an important document…
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Gedenkwaerdig bedryf der Nederlandsche Oost-Indische maetschappye, op de kuste en in hetkeizerrijk van Taising of Sina
This book was first published in 1670 by the Dutch writer Olfert Dapper. It chronicles the second and third missions sent to China by the Dutch East India Company between 1662 and 1663. The book offers detailed descriptions of China, Taiwan (Tajowan), and Formosa, and includes a wealth of illustrations, such as a panoramic view…
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FIVE VOLUMES OF THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF L’ASSIETTE AU BEURRE No. 1 to No. 250
Volume 1: First year of the review of L’Assiette au Beurre From No. 1 [April 4] 1901 to No. 50 [March 15, 1902] The pagination of the issues is continuous from p. 1 to 812; presence of the special issue 7bis unpaginated, Nos. 16 and 18 have their folding front covers in excellent condition, counting…
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First year of Le Rire magazine
From issue 1 / November 10, 1894 to issue 52 / November 2, 1895. This binding contains three full-page lithographs by Toulouse-Lautrec, two in color and one in black and white, plus an article on Chocolat (2 p.) illustrated with four vignettes by the same. The cover of issue 4 [December 1, 1894], the back…
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Binding of the Review LE RIRE from number 309 [January 2, 1909] to number 360 [December 25, 1909]
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Contains an issue on Mr. Taft, new president of the USA. Binding of the issues of the year 1909. Very good condition, a small lack on the front paper cover, sunned spine, half red percaline. Hinges in excellent condition. All issues complete and in good condition Offered by L’Artisan Biblio-Phil €150 To purchase, contact mauran.phil@orange.fr
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Recueil des Tiltres, qualités, blazons et armes des Prélats des Estats Généraux de la Province du Languedoc Tenus par son Altesse Sérénissime Monseig[neur]r Le Prince de Conty en la ville de Montpellier l’année 1654. Dédié à Monseigneur l’Archevesque de Narbonne
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[achevé d’imprimer le 15 août 1655 à Lyon] Bound with Recueil des Tiltres, qualités, blazons et armes des Seigneurs barons des Estats Généraux de la Province du Languedoc Tenus par son Altesse Sérénissime Monseig[neur]r Le Prince de Conty en la ville de Montpellier l’année 1654. Dédié à Son Altesse Sérénissime [achevé d’imprimer le 31 juillet…