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Arnoldus Montanus (1625 - 1683) Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost- Indische Maetschap
Arnoldus Montanus (1625 - 1683) Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost- Indische Maetschap

Arnoldus Montanus (1625 - 1683)

Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost- Indische Maetschappy in ‘t Vereeningde Nederland, aen de Kaisaren van Japan: Vervatende Wonderlyke voorvallen op de Togt der Nederlandsche Gesanten: Beschryving Van de Dorpen, Sterkten, Steden, Landschappen, Tempels, Gods-diensten, Dragten, Gebouwen, Dieren, Gewasschen, Bergen, Fonteinen, vereeuwde en nieuwe Oorlogs-daaden der Japanders, published by Jacob Meurs, 1669.

 

(Memorable court journeys by the VOC to the Emperor/Shogũn in Japan: with all the curious events that happened to the Dutch during the journey, and extensive descriptions of the country)

Bound in calf with gilt-stamped decoration.

Rare complete and a very nice copy of this richly illustrated work, with a beautifully engraved title page, a fine unfolding map, 24 double or unfolding engravings, and 71 engravings with early views of among other things, Edo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kagoshima, Deshima, Batavia, volcano eruptions, etc. in extremely good condition.

Arnoldus Montanus (1625 - 1683) Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost- Indische Maetschap
Arnoldus Montanus (1625 - 1683) Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost- Indische Maetschap
Arnoldus Montanus (1625 - 1683) Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost- Indische Maetschap
Arnoldus Montanus (1625 - 1683) Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost- Indische Maetschap
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