Nieuhoff, Jan

folio (383 x 238mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of Ogilby by Faithorne after Lilly, additional engraved title-page by Hollar dated 1668, title printed in red and black, folding engraved map by Hollar, engraved headpieces and initials, numerous engraved illustrations, 18 engraved plates (2 folding), some signed by Hollar, contemporary English calf with a blind-tooled panel, without blank leaves Pp2, e2 and E2, printing flaw on Ggg1, [Cordier, Sinica 2347; Landwehr, VOC 543; Mendham N50; Pennington, Hollar 1143-1186 and passim; Wing N1152], a few leaves torn and repaired, binding neatly rebacked, edges repaired, covers rubbed

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

This was the last collaboration between the publisher John Ogilby and Wenceslas Hollar, who had worked together since 1652. The original Dutch version had been published in Leiden in 1665 with fine plates by Jacob de Meurs, which were closely copied for this edition. The plates include town views, natural history, costume and religious subjects.

Also included is an English adaptation of Athanasius Kircher's work on China.