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KAEMPFER, Engelbert. The History of Japan: Giving an Account of the antient and present State and Government of that Empire, translated by J. G. Scheuchzer, 1727-28. 2 volumes, 2° (338 x 222mm.), additional engraved title dated 1727, titles printed in red and black, both dated 1728, 45 engraved plates, maps and plans, 4 folding, 2 appendices at the end of vol. II, the second dated 1728. (Some very light mainly marginal staining, a few spots). Contemporary speckled calf gilt. (Joints split, rubbed and scuffed). Provenance: William Gibbs (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. Nissen BBI 1019.
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KAEMPFER, Engelbert. The History of Japan: Giving an Account of the antient and present State and Government of that Empire, translated by J. G. Scheuchzer, 1727-28. 2 volumes, 2° (338 x 222mm.), additional engraved title dated 1727, titles printed in red and black, both dated 1728, 45 engraved plates, maps and plans, 4 folding, 2 appendices at the end of vol. II, the second dated 1728. (Some very light mainly marginal staining, a few spots). Contemporary speckled calf gilt. (Joints split, rubbed and scuffed). Provenance: William Gibbs (armorial bookplate). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. Nissen BBI 1019.
2 vols., folio contemporary calf. (2)
2 vols., folio contemporary calf. (2)