Lewis Le Comte - Empire of China. 1738


530
Lewis Le Comte
Empire of China. 1738
Estimate:
€ 200 / $ 230
Sold:
€ 144 / $ 165

(incl. surcharge)
530
Lewis Le Comte
Empire of China. 1738
Estimate:
€ 200 / $ 230
Sold:
€ 144 / $ 165

(incl. surcharge)
 

Le Comte, L., Memoirs and remarks geographical, historical ... Made in above ten years travels through the Empire of China. 2 parts in 1 vol. With 1 engr. frontispiece, 6 (partly folding) copperplates as well as 1 text copper. London, J. Hughs for O. Payne 1738. Contemp. calf. 8vo. 4 ll., 536 pp.
Cordier Sp. 41. - Cf. De Backer/p. II, 1356 and Lipperheide Le 6. - "New translation from the best Paris edition." - Collection of letters by the Jesuit Father Le Comte. The plates document crafts and scientific studies as well as studies of nature, the view of the observatory in Beijing, which was built by Le Comte, is especially charming. - With worming in the gutter, slightly stained in places. Binding shaken, Front joint almost detached. Spine (cloth), binding and endpapers renewed. - Ex-libris.






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