A charming 17th century miniature account of China.
Regni Chinensis descriptio ex varijs authoribus.
Leiden: Bonaventure & Abraham Elzevier, 1639. 24mo, contemporary vellum, speckled edges; pp. [viii]+365+[9]; engraved title with map of China, two woodcut costume plates, as called for.
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First edition of this description of China 'by various authors' including Jesuits Xavier, Ricci & Trigault, featuring a decorative titlepage with a map of China.
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Title in old ink on spine.Related products
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