Lot 524
China.- Semedo (Alvaro) The History of that Great and Renowned Monarchy of China, first edition in English, E. Taylor for John Crook, 1655.
Hammer Price: £1,300
Description
China.- Semedo (Alvaro) The History of that Great and Renowned Monarchy of China, first edition in English, engraved portrait frontispiece, 2 plates, 1 folding engraved map, short tear, 1 map in text, publisher's advertisement at end, 2 small rust holes (M4 & N1), small tear to top edge (S3), ex-library with label to end pastedown and occasional discreet ink stamps, blind stamp to frontispiece corner, occasional marginal soiling, 20th century library buckram, rubbed and worn, [Wing S2490], 4to, E. Taylor for John Crook, 1655.
⁂ An important account of China.
Description
China.- Semedo (Alvaro) The History of that Great and Renowned Monarchy of China, first edition in English, engraved portrait frontispiece, 2 plates, 1 folding engraved map, short tear, 1 map in text, publisher's advertisement at end, 2 small rust holes (M4 & N1), small tear to top edge (S3), ex-library with label to end pastedown and occasional discreet ink stamps, blind stamp to frontispiece corner, occasional marginal soiling, 20th century library buckram, rubbed and worn, [Wing S2490], 4to, E. Taylor for John Crook, 1655.
⁂ An important account of China.