Lot 161
Japan.- Montanus (Arnoldus) Atlas Japannensis: being Remarkable Addresses by way of Embassy... to the Emperor of China, first English edition, translated by John Ogilby, by Tho, Johnson, for the Author, 1670.
Estimate: £500 - 700
Description
Japan.- Montanus (Arnoldus) Atlas Japannensis: being Remarkable Addresses by way of Embassy... to the Emperor of China, first English edition, translated by John Ogilby, additional engraved title bound after dedication f., engraved illustrations, 21 double-page or folding engraved plates only (of 24), lacking map of Japan, 2 plates and 2 illustrations with hand-colouring, title soiled with marginal loss and laid down, additional title and dedication f. frayed and repaired at edges, some ink scribbles/smudges to title and various inscriptions to following few ff., plates laid down with some tears and occasional portion of loss to image, some chips and tears and repairs, mostly marginal but occasionally affecting text, some foxing and staining, some light browning, ex-library copy with bookplate, ink-stamps to titles, plates and illustrations, modern calf, [Wing M2485], folio, by Tho, Johnson, for the Author, 1670; sold not subject to return.
Description
Japan.- Montanus (Arnoldus) Atlas Japannensis: being Remarkable Addresses by way of Embassy... to the Emperor of China, first English edition, translated by John Ogilby, additional engraved title bound after dedication f., engraved illustrations, 21 double-page or folding engraved plates only (of 24), lacking map of Japan, 2 plates and 2 illustrations with hand-colouring, title soiled with marginal loss and laid down, additional title and dedication f. frayed and repaired at edges, some ink scribbles/smudges to title and various inscriptions to following few ff., plates laid down with some tears and occasional portion of loss to image, some chips and tears and repairs, mostly marginal but occasionally affecting text, some foxing and staining, some light browning, ex-library copy with bookplate, ink-stamps to titles, plates and illustrations, modern calf, [Wing M2485], folio, by Tho, Johnson, for the Author, 1670; sold not subject to return.