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China.- Nieuhoff (Jan) An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham Emperor of China, translated by John Ogilby, second edition, additional engraved pictorial title by Hollar, title in red and black, folding engraved map, folding plan of Canton and 16 plates only (of 17, lacking ?portrait of Ogilby), numerous engraved illustrations in text, wide margins, lacking list of plates, title lightly soiled, folding map browned at fold, occasional offsetting to or from illustrations, a few small rust-spots (one causing tiny hole to illustration on 3D1, with early 19th century manuscript presentation note tipped to front pastedown, contemporary sheep, worn, [Cordier Sinica 2347; Wing N1153], folio, by the Author, 1673.

Lot 87

China.- Nieuhoff (Jan) An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham Emperor of China, second edition, engraved map, plan & 16 plates, by the Author, 1673.  

Hammer Price: £1,900

Description

China.- Nieuhoff (Jan) An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham Emperor of China, translated by John Ogilby, second edition, additional engraved pictorial title by Hollar, title in red and black, folding engraved map, folding plan of Canton and 16 plates only (of 17, lacking ?portrait of Ogilby), numerous engraved illustrations in text, wide margins, lacking list of plates, title lightly soiled, folding map browned at fold, occasional offsetting to or from illustrations, a few small rust-spots (one causing tiny hole to illustration on 3D1, with early 19th century manuscript presentation note tipped to front pastedown, contemporary sheep, worn, [Cordier Sinica 2347; Wing N1153], folio, by the Author, 1673.

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