Geography
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DIONYSIUS PERIEGETES, Cosmographia sive de situ orbis habitabilis, Venice, Bernhard Maler, Erhard Ratdolt, and Peter Löslein, 1477.
Quarto, (41) ff. (a-d⁸, e¹⁰). 18th-century vellum binding, smooth spine with gilt title and date (the last blank leaf not preserved, small losses to the vellum on the spine, and a snag at the top of the lower board; slightly trimmed margins after the 18th-century rebinding, affecting notably the coat of arms where the base…
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Kitchin Thomas, A new universal Atlas exhibiting all the Empires, Kingdoms, States, Republics, &c. &c, in the whole world being a complete collection of the most important maps extant; corrected with the greatest care, and augmented from the last edition of D’Anville and Robert (de Vaugondy). with many improvements by Major James Rennel, and other eminent geographers. including all the tracks and new discoveries of the British circumnavigators, Biron, Carteret, Captain James Cook, Vancouver, Perouse, &c. &c. The Fourth Edition. engraved on one hundred and eight plates comprising seventy-five maps, Printed by Robert Laurie and James Whittle, 1800, London.
Large folio, contemporary boards, rebacked in calf, else very good throughout. Title page, blank, index, 75 maps numbered on two to six sheets, almost no foxing, some expected bad folds, and split to other folds. A very good + copy. The fourth edition. Offered by Librairie Michel Morisset $22,000 To purchase, contact mm@librairiemichelmorisset.com
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CHARLEVOIX, Pierre Francois Xavier de (1682-1761), Histoire et description générale de la Nouvelle France : avec Le journal historique d’un voyage fait par ordre du roi dans l’Amérique Septentrionnale [sic] / par le P. de Charlevoix, de la Compagnie de Jesus, A Paris : Chez Rollin fils, libraire …, MDCCXLIV [1744], 6 vol. : ill., cartes, plans ; 17 cm (12mo).
![CHARLEVOIX, Pierre Francois Xavier de (1682-1761), Histoire et description générale de la Nouvelle France : avec Le journal historique d’un voyage fait par ordre du roi dans l’Amérique Septentrionnale [sic] / par le P. de Charlevoix, de la Compagnie de Jesus, A Paris : Chez Rollin fils, libraire …, MDCCXLIV [1744], 6 vol. : ill., cartes, plans ; 17 cm (12mo).](https://finevirtualfairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/187A5733.jpeg)
Full contemporary calf, spines gilt in six compartments with red morocco title-pieces, small repair to the first map, light light old moisture rings on some maps. Previous owner signature. The same work as previously described in the duodecimo edition. Complete of all maps and plates. No foxing, a very good copy. Offered by Librairie Michel…
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CHARLEVOIX, Pierre Francois Xavier de (1682-1761), Histoire et description générale de la Nouvelle France, avec le journal historique d’un voyage fait par ordre du Roi dans l’Amérique Septentrionnale (sic). Paris: Chez La veuve Ganeau, 1744.
3 volumes, 4to., (10 x 7 5/8 inches) vignettes, 28 engraved maps and plans (including 25 full-sheet or folding), 4 historiated engraved headpieces, numerous decorative woodcut and typographic initials and head- and tailpieces. Without the 44 engraved botanical plates depicting 96 plants. Contemporary French mottled calf, spines gilt in six compartments with red morocco lettering-pieces,…
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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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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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Bougainville, Louis AntoineVoyage autour du monde, par la frégate du roi la Boudeuse, et la flûte l’Etoile; en 1766, 1767, 1768 & 1769.Saillant & Nyon, Paris, 1771
First edition of Louis Antoine de Bougainville’s account of his famous circumnavigation between 1766 and 1769. Description: Near contemp. green and brown morocco, separated with gilt fillet; spine with 4 raised bands decorated with gilt fillets; gilt titling on spine. Brown marbled endpapers. Quarto: 27 × 20 cm; [4] ll., 417, [3] pp. With 20…
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World Atlas by Hashimoto Gyokuransai
Superb with original paper sleeve [Japan] An excellent example of this world atlas by Hashimoto Gyokuransai (1807-c1878) aka Utagawa Sadahide and Gountei Sadahide containing all ten maps as issued. Sadahide was one of ten Japanese artists who exhibited works at the 1867 International Exposition in Paris. This atlas was first published in the Ansei Era…
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16 Later Manuscript Oterschaden Globe gores – “Terra nondum plene cognita inuenta A 1499”
16 Later Manuscript Oterschaden Globe gores (of 24) -Original gores produced c1603, but these are a later manuscript productions of uncertain date -Each gore on a single sheet c29x21 cm -Includes engraved horizon rings -Text label “Terra nondum plene cognita inuenta A 1499” -On old paper with some mild toning and scattered marks Theses gores are…