[Rarebooks] FS: Elzivir Press' volume on China for its "Republics" series. Leyden: 1639

[Kenneth Karmiole]

(ELZEVIR PRESS) [Trigault, Nicolas]. REGNI CHINENSIS DESCRIPTIO ex Variis Authoribus. Leyden: Ex Offic. Elzeviriana. 1639. 24mo. (8),363,(9)pp. Index. Copper engraved title with a map of China on the bottom section. Text with two full page woodcuts on one leaf (recto & verso) inserted after p. 296. 17th century polished calf, gilt spine. Some losses (chips) on spine, possibly from worming. Spine extremities and corners of boards a bit worn. The hinges are holding fine. Early bookplate of "Amadai Suajer."    $600.00 (trade discount allowed)
This is the Elzevir Press work on China for its "Republics" series. Willems #486.

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