1817 Voyages of Tavernier PERSIA Tonkin Vietnam Constantinople Atlas MAP of ASIA

1817 Voyages of Tavernier PERSIA Tonkin Vietnam Constantinople Atlas MAP of ASIA

In the first part of the 19^th-century, stories and tales of famous voyages were popular throughout the western world – tales of Captain Cook, Columbus, African voyages, and the East India Company occupied readers from all over. Perhaps the best source of these accounts was ‘Bibliotheque Portative des Voyages’ – an enormous collection of voyage and exploration accounts.

This atlas tome from the 1817 first edition contains views of the voyages of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, an important 17^th-century voyager to Persia and India. This tome describes Tavernier’s time in Constantinople and Tonkin (Vietnam), noting the customs, costumes, and traditions of the people.

It should be mentioned that his volume contains 23 impressive illustrations including a full map of Asia, city view of Constantinople, a portrait of Tavernier, Tonkin funeral processions, and even an engraving of a venomous King cobra!

Item number: #19248

Price: $750

HENRY, Pierre Francois; J.B. Breton

Bibliothèque portative des voyages, tome xlix

Paris: Lepetit, 1817. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 23 engraved plates and 1 folding map
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~5.25in X 7.25in (13.5cm x 18.5cm)

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