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L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale des Provinces Unies vers l'Empereur de la Chine, ou Grand Cam de Tartarie. Leiden: Jacob van Meurs, 1665. 2 parts in 1 volume, 2 (37.5 x 24cm.). Engraved title, letterpress title printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved portrait of Colbert, engraved head-piece and initial, metalcut ornament, folding 'Carte du Voyage' of China by Nieuhoff, 34 double-page engraved plates, 111 half-page engravings in text. (Dampstaining to most upper and lower margins generally not affecting images, some spotting.) Contemporary calf (worn).
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L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale des Provinces Unies vers l'Empereur de la Chine, ou Grand Cam de Tartarie. Leiden: Jacob van Meurs, 1665. 2 parts in 1 volume, 2 (37.5 x 24cm.). Engraved title, letterpress title printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved portrait of Colbert, engraved head-piece and initial, metalcut ornament, folding 'Carte du Voyage' of China by Nieuhoff, 34 double-page engraved plates, 111 half-page engravings in text. (Dampstaining to most upper and lower margins generally not affecting images, some spotting.) Contemporary calf (worn).
First edition in French. The work comprises an account of the embassy made by the Dutch East India Company to the Chinese court with many incidental remarks on the manners and customs of the Chinese, together with a second part sub-titled Description de l'empire de la Chine. The fine plates and illustrations show costumes, natural history, and numerous town views in China, Tibet, and Tartary. Cordier Sinica 2345.
L'Ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale des Provinces Unies vers l'Empereur de la Chine, ou Grand Cam de Tartarie. Leiden: Jacob van Meurs, 1665. 2 parts in 1 volume, 2 (37.5 x 24cm.). Engraved title, letterpress title printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved portrait of Colbert, engraved head-piece and initial, metalcut ornament, folding 'Carte du Voyage' of China by Nieuhoff, 34 double-page engraved plates, 111 half-page engravings in text. (Dampstaining to most upper and lower margins generally not affecting images, some spotting.) Contemporary calf (worn).
First edition in French. The work comprises an account of the embassy made by the Dutch East India Company to the Chinese court with many incidental remarks on the manners and customs of the Chinese, together with a second part sub-titled Description de l'empire de la Chine. The fine plates and illustrations show costumes, natural history, and numerous town views in China, Tibet, and Tartary. Cordier Sinica 2345.