Lot 39
  • 39

Kaempfer, Engelbert

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • The History of Japan, giving An Account of the ancient and present State and Government of that Empire... London: Printed for the Translator, 1727
  • book
2 volumes, folio (13 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.; 340 x 225 mm). List of subscribers, titles in red and black. With additional engraved title and 45 engraved plates and maps, including 8 folding, plates V and VI out of order but present; occasional browning and foxing. Modern calf to style, panels and blind tooling; five raised bands to spines, red and green morocco labels, gilt. 

Catalogue Note

First edition first issue of the first scholarly treatment of Japan, not containing the “2nd Appendix” which was included in the second issue of the work.