1858, ISBN: 473860589f150dd6317102cc9d1b086e

Venice: Michele Tramezzino, 1562. 8vo, pp. [8], 316. Italic letter; large printers device on title, floriated initials; small traces of glue at foot of first three leaves, tiny marginal … Altro …

Venice: Michele Tramezzino, 1562. 8vo, pp. [8], 316. Italic letter; large printers device on title, floriated initials; small traces of glue at foot of first three leaves, tiny marginal stain to outer upper corner of f. 27. A fine, wide-margined copy in late sixteenth-century limp vellum; yapp edges, early title inked on spine and later gilt on morocco label, pasted stubs from a dictionary or glossary. First Italian edition of an epistolary account of the Jesuit missions from all over the early modern world, translated from Spanish. It concerns in particular the vast maritime domain of the Portuguese Empire, consisting of numerous strategical harbours on the coasts of Africa, South Asia and South America. This network was instrumental in controlling the trade of spices and precious metals, but offered also safe starting points for Catholic evangelisation. This collection of letters narrates travels to and fro and daily missionary life in Brazil, India, China, Japan and Ethiopia, providing details of the Jesuit activities, including mass conversions, as well as relevant information on local people, flora and fauna. Often, missives are sent to or from the St Pauls College of Goa, which was established about 1542 by Francis Xavier as the educational and cultural centre of the Jesuit expansion in the East, and housed the first printing press in India from 1556. These letters were highly sought after in secular Europe, often providing the only reliable information available on the political, economic, commercial and social conditions of large and increasingly important part of the globe. Not in Adams. BM STC It., 349; Alden, 562/16; Sabin, 5640; Borba de Moraes, I, 51; Cordier, Japonica, 47., Michele Tramezzino, 1562, 0, 1790 1ed AFRICA Voyages of James Bruce Ethiopia Egypt Illustrated MAPS HUGE 5vFirst edition of James Bruce's expedition in Ethiopia!James Bruce was an 18th-century Scottish voyager known primarily for his scientific discoveries in Ethiopia and Egypt. In 1768, Bruce set off from Alexandria into Ethiopia where he claimed to be the first European to find the source of the Nile River, unknowing that it had previously been found by Portuguese Jesuits. This work includes descriptions of Ethiopian military and weapons, Abyssinian language and alphabet, Ancient Egyptian antiquities, frescoes, obelisks, and hieroglyphs, costumes and clothing, geography and topography of North Africa, and botanical findings.This extremely rare 1790 English first edition was printed in five huge tomes. While the contents are highly desirable and scientific in nature, the impressive illustrations make this set a stunning work. The illustrations include folding maps and full-page engravings depicting flora and fauna specimens discovered by Bruce, sketches of buildings and architecture, and detailed maps.Item number: #18176Price: $4950BRUCE, JamesTravels to discover the source of the NileEdinburgh : Printed by J. Ruthven, for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London, 1790. First edition.Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumeso Vol. 1 [12], lxxxiii, [1], 535, [1] 9 plateso Vol. 2 [4], viii, 718o Vol. 3 [4], viii, 759, [1] 4 plateso Vol. 4 [4], viii, 695, [1] 3 mapso Vol. 5 [4], iv, [iii]-xiv, 230, [12] Vol. 5 title: "Appendix: Select specimens of natural history, collected in travels to discover the source of the Nile, in Egypt, Arabia, Abyssinia, and Nubia" 43 colored plates 3 folding maps· References: ESTC T51608; Blackmer 221 · Provenance: Armorial Bookplate Henry Gee Barnard, 1839o Motto: FESTINA LENTEo Henry Gee Barnard (1789-1858) was an English peer, owner of South Cave Castle, and a captain in the Scot's Greys, a British cavalry unit who fought in the battle of Waterloo. · Language: English· Binding: Leather; tight and secure· Size: ~11.75in X 9.75in (30cm x 25cm)· Exceedingly rare, valuable, and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at upwards of $12,000Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!18176Photos available upon request., J. Ruthven, for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London, 1790, 4<

1858, ISBN: 473860589f150dd6317102cc9d1b086e

5 vols. Lg. 4to. Rebound in half tree calf, green cloth bds. raised bands to spine, contrasting red labels, gilt, new eps. Vol I: lxxxiii, 535pp. Lacks half-title page. 7 engraved plate… Altro …

5 vols. Lg. 4to. Rebound in half tree calf, green cloth bds. raised bands to spine, contrasting red labels, gilt, new eps. Vol I: lxxxiii, 535pp. Lacks half-title page. 7 engraved plates. Illus. title page repaired; Pencil illus. annot. to margin of plate facing pp. 130; plate facing pp. 43 torn and repaired; plate facing pp.156 torn and repaired. Vol. II: viii,718pp. Lacks title-page. Some occ. foxing throughout. Vol. III: viii,759pp. 4 plates, 1 plan. Vol. IV: viii, 695pp. 3 plans. Vol. V: 3 linen backed fldg. maps, 43 plates, some repaired and/or strengthened. Lacks half-title page. A very beautiful set in remarkably good condition., J. Ruthven. Edinburgh. 1790, 0, 1790 1ed AFRICA Voyages of James Bruce Ethiopia Egypt Illustrated MAPS HUGE 5vFirst edition of James Bruce's expedition in Ethiopia!James Bruce was an 18th-century Scottish voyager known primarily for his scientific discoveries in Ethiopia and Egypt. In 1768, Bruce set off from Alexandria into Ethiopia where he claimed to be the first European to find the source of the Nile River, unknowing that it had previously been found by Portuguese Jesuits. This work includes descriptions of Ethiopian military and weapons, Abyssinian language and alphabet, Ancient Egyptian antiquities, frescoes, obelisks, and hieroglyphs, costumes and clothing, geography and topography of North Africa, and botanical findings.This extremely rare 1790 English first edition was printed in five huge tomes. While the contents are highly desirable and scientific in nature, the impressive illustrations make this set a stunning work. The illustrations include folding maps and full-page engravings depicting flora and fauna specimens discovered by Bruce, sketches of buildings and architecture, and detailed maps.Item number: #18176Price: $4950BRUCE, JamesTravels to discover the source of the NileEdinburgh : Printed by J. Ruthven, for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London, 1790. First edition.Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumeso Vol. 1 [12], lxxxiii, [1], 535, [1] 9 plateso Vol. 2 [4], viii, 718o Vol. 3 [4], viii, 759, [1] 4 plateso Vol. 4 [4], viii, 695, [1] 3 mapso Vol. 5 [4], iv, [iii]-xiv, 230, [12] Vol. 5 title: "Appendix: Select specimens of natural history, collected in travels to discover the source of the Nile, in Egypt, Arabia, Abyssinia, and Nubia" 43 colored plates 3 folding maps· References: ESTC T51608; Blackmer 221 · Provenance: Armorial Bookplate Henry Gee Barnard, 1839o Motto: FESTINA LENTEo Henry Gee Barnard (1789-1858) was an English peer, owner of South Cave Castle, and a captain in the Scot's Greys, a British cavalry unit who fought in the battle of Waterloo. · Language: English· Binding: Leather; tight and secure· Size: ~11.75in X 9.75in (30cm x 25cm)· Exceedingly rare, valuable, and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at upwards of $12,000Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!18176Photos available upon request., J. Ruthven, for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London, 1790, 4<

1790, ISBN: 473860589f150dd6317102cc9d1b086e

edizione con copertina rigida, Prima edizione

Near Fine, [PU: J. Ruthven, for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London], TRAVELS TO DISCOVER THE SOURCE OF NILE1790, 1ED AFRICA VOYAGES JAMES BRUCE, ETHIOPIA, EGYPT, ILLUSTRATED, MAPS, HUGE, 5VRA… Altro …

Near Fine, [PU: J. Ruthven, for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London], TRAVELS TO DISCOVER THE SOURCE OF NILE1790, 1ED AFRICA VOYAGES JAMES BRUCE, ETHIOPIA, EGYPT, ILLUSTRATED, MAPS, HUGE, 5VRARE BOOK, RARE BOOKS, ANTIQUE OLD FIRST EDITION, ED, 1ST STATE, PRINTING, PROVENANCE, SIGNED, INSCRIBED, SIGNATURE, AUTOGRAPH, DUST JACKET, FINE LEATHER, FOLIO, OCTAVO, QUARTO, VELLUM, MANUSCRIPT, LITERATURE, ENGRAVINGS, ILLUSTRATIONS, ENGRAVED PLATES, ANTIQUARIAN, 1790 1ed AFRICA Voyages of James Bruce Ethiopia Egypt Illustrated MAPS HUGE 5v First edition of James Bruce s expedition in Ethiopia! James Bruce was an 18th-century Scottish voyager known primarily for his scientific discoveries in Ethiopia and Egypt. In 1768, Bruce set off from Alexandria into Ethiopia where he claimed to be the first European to find the source of the Nile River, unknowing that it had previously been found by Portuguese Jesuits. This work includes descriptions of Ethiopian military and weapons, Abyssinian language and alphabet, Ancient Egyptian antiquities, frescoes, obelisks, and hieroglyphs, costumes and clothing, geography and topography of North Africa, and botanical findings. This extremely rare 1790 English first edition was printed in five huge tomes. While the contents are highly desirable and scientific in nature, the impressive illustrations make this set a stunning work. The illustrations include folding maps and full-page engravings depicting flora and fauna specimens discovered by Bruce, sketches of buildings and architecture, and detailed maps. Item number: #18176 Price: $4950 BRUCE, James Travels to discover the source of the Nile Edinburgh : Printed by J. Ruthven, for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, London, 1790. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 5 volumes o Vol. 1 [12], lxxxiii, [1], 535, [1] 9 plates o Vol. 2 [4], viii, 718 o Vol. 3 [4], viii, 759, [1] 4 plates o Vol. 4 [4], viii, 695, [1] 3 maps o Vol. 5 [4], iv, [iii]-xiv, 230, [12] Vol. 5 title: Appendix: Select specimens of natural history, collected in travels to discover the source of the Nile, in Egypt, Arabia, Abyssinia, and Nubia 43 colored plates 3 folding maps References: ESTC T51608; Blackmer 221 Provenance: Armorial Bookplate Henry Gee Barnard, 1839 o Motto: FESTINA LENTE o Henry Gee Barnard (1789-1858) was an English peer, owner of South Cave Castle, and a captain in the Scot s Greys, a British cavalry unit who fought in the battle of Waterloo. Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~11.75in X 9.75in (30cm x 25cm) Exceedingly rare, valuable, and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at upwards of $12,000 Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 18176 Photos available upon request., Books<

1964, ISBN: 473860589f150dd6317102cc9d1b086e

Edinburgh: Univ of Edinburgh. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1964. Edited & abridged. Hardcover. Minor soil & wear, nice copy; folded map; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 281 pa… Altro …

Edinburgh: Univ of Edinburgh. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1964. Edited & abridged. Hardcover. Minor soil & wear, nice copy; folded map; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 281 pages ., Univ of Edinburgh, 1964, 4<