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Kaempfer, Engelbert
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10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- The History of Japan, giving an Account of the Ancient and Present State and Government of that Empire... translated from his original manuscript, never before printed, by J.G. Scheuchzer ... With the life of the author. London: Printed for the Translator, 1727
- paper, ink, leather
2 volumes, folio (13 3/8 x 8 3/4 in.; 340 x 225 mm). List of subscribers, titles in red and black, with 7 engraved maps (4 folding, 2 double-page), and 38 engraved plates and plans (6 folding, 27 double-page), plates 36 and 37 reversed but both present; occasional browning and foxing. Full brown calf, spines with raised bands in seven compartments, red and green morocco labels in second and forth, others with repeat overall decoration in gilt; repairs to joints, overall wear to extremities.
Literature
Cordier, Japonica p. 413-15; Cox I, 332; Garrison-Morton 6374.11; see Nissen, BBI 1019 note; Wellcome III, 376
Condition
Occasional browning and foxing. Repairs to joints, overall wear to extremities, heads of spines bumped with some very small loss.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE OF THE FIRST SCHOLARLY TREATMENT OF JAPAN. This work provided encyclopaedic description of the Japanese flora and fauna, government and industries, offering an invaluable insight into life in Japan in the 18th century at a time when the islands were practically closed off to all Europeans.