1702 Tavernier VOYAGES Tonkin Funeral Vietnam JAPAN MAP Arabic Harems Ottoman

1702 Tavernier VOYAGES Tonkin Funeral Vietnam JAPAN MAP Arabic Harems Ottoman

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was an important 17^th-century voyager known for his six voyages to Persia and India in which he bought, sold, and traded rare gems and precious metals. The events of these journeys were recorded in his “Les Six Voyages”. This highly desirable book has become one of the most important references for gemologists and gem historians. Tavernier introduces his findings and arrivals at Japan, Persia, India, East Indies, Tonkin Kingdom (Vietnam), and reports on the Dutch excursions in Asia.

This 1702 volume contains 9 folding illustrations and maps including voyages in Southeastern Asia

• Chariots and convoy of the king of Tonkin
• Tonkin funeral procession
• Japan – map!
  • Japanese customs, architecture

Item number: #24998

Price: $750

TAVERNIER, Jean-Baptiste

Recueil de plusieurs relations et traitez singuliers et curieux…

A Paris: Suivant la Copie, 1702.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • “Japon” – [8], 370
    • 2 engraved maps + 7 folding plates
  • “Serrail” – [8], 379-564, [4]
    • Includes separate title page
  • Provenance: Handwritten – Niccola Gravina, 1754
  • Language: French
  • Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
  • Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 10.5cm)

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