![TAVERNIER, Jean Baptiste (1605-1689). The Six Voyages ... through Turky into Persia, and the East-Indies ... to which is added a Description of all the Kingdoms which Encompass the Euxine and Caspian Seas, London: for R. L. and M. P., 1678-1677. 3 parts in one volume, 4° (320 x 198 mm). 23 engraved plates only (of 24). Contemporary mottled calf (rebacked, rubbed, endpapers renewed). Provenance: George Welmer (inscription to the title-page) -- 'Will. [?]Gopip. 1744' (inscription to the title-page) -- pencil marginalia.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2005/CSK/2005_CSK_05620_0137_000(095442).jpg?w=1)
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TAVERNIER, Jean Baptiste (1605-1689). The Six Voyages ... through Turky into Persia, and the East-Indies ... to which is added a Description of all the Kingdoms which Encompass the Euxine and Caspian Seas, London: for R. L. and M. P., 1678-1677. 3 parts in one volume, 4° (320 x 198 mm). 23 engraved plates only (of 24). Contemporary mottled calf (rebacked, rubbed, endpapers renewed). Provenance: George Welmer (inscription to the title-page) -- 'Will. [?]Gopip. 1744' (inscription to the title-page) -- pencil marginalia.
Tavernier spent 30 years travelling in the East as a merchant. Between 1638 and 1668 he made six voyages from Turkey to Persia, India, the East Indies and Japan. By indicating the safe routes he did much to open up trade between West and East. This was recognised on his return to France when he was granted a patent of nobility as the Baron d'Aubonne. Wing T256A.
Tavernier spent 30 years travelling in the East as a merchant. Between 1638 and 1668 he made six voyages from Turkey to Persia, India, the East Indies and Japan. By indicating the safe routes he did much to open up trade between West and East. This was recognised on his return to France when he was granted a patent of nobility as the Baron d'Aubonne. Wing T256A.
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