1702
by TAVERNIER, Jean Baptiste
1702. Five parts bound in one, 4 + 564 pages plus table of contents 2pp, 8 folding plates, and 2 folding engraved maps (Japan and Tonquin). In original full brown leather, re-cased, gilt lettered spine, embossed owners name on front cover and written on title page. "M. Ferrand". Corners bumped. Date is scuffed on title page. Two beautiful maps Carte des Isles du Iapon and Carte Faite sur les Lieux par Daniel Tavernier en Plusieurs Voiagesquil a Fait au Tonquin. No foxing or tears. Worm holes in images on pp. 238, 239 and 240. Jean Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) was a famous French traveler who voyaged most extensively in India and Persia.
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