1871 Voyages in ASIA Java Siam CHINA Japan MAP Indones
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1871 Voyages in ASIA Java Siam CHINA Japan MAP Indonesia Canton Peking Beauvoir
“Behind a bend of the Maenam, the entire town of Bangkok appeared in sight. I do not believe that there is a sight in the world more magnificent or more striking.”
– Ludovic Marquis de Beauvoir, on seeing Bangkok
Marquis Ludovic de Beauvoir was a 19th-century century voyager, most known for his travels around the world from 1865-1867 where he ventured to Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Japan, and the United States. When he returned, he wrote a complete account of that journey filled with beautiful, detailed illustrations. Many of these illustrations include:
Great Wall of China
Japanese officers; military colonels – costumes and dress
Palaces, architecture
Colored map of Southeast Asia, Indonesia
Sultans of Yogjakarta, Indonesia
Street views in Jakarta (Batavia)
Beauvoir gives all sorts of unusual details about China and Japan, including the strange ceremonies and incineration rites. He also discusses his encounters with great crocodiles and rhinoceros hunts.
Item number: #10159
Price: $550
BEAUVOIR, Ludovic
Voyage autour du monde Java, Siam, Canton, Pekin, Yeddo, San Francisco
Paris : Henri Plon, 1871/2.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages: 3 volumes
[Iv], 363, [1]
[5], 451, [1]
Folding map and illustration in front
[3], 359, [1]
Each volume has numerous illustrations, some folding
Language: French
Binding: Hard Cover; tight and secure
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm)
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10159
“Behind a bend of the Maenam, the entire town of Bangkok appeared in sight. I do not believe that there is a sight in the world more magnificent or more striking.”
– Ludovic Marquis de Beauvoir, on seeing Bangkok
Marquis Ludovic de Beauvoir was a 19th-century century voyager, most known for his travels around the world from 1865-1867 where he ventured to Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Japan, and the United States. When he returned, he wrote a complete account of that journey filled with beautiful, detailed illustrations. Many of these illustrations include:
Great Wall of China
Japanese officers; military colonels – costumes and dress
Palaces, architecture
Colored map of Southeast Asia, Indonesia
Sultans of Yogjakarta, Indonesia
Street views in Jakarta (Batavia)
Beauvoir gives all sorts of unusual details about China and Japan, including the strange ceremonies and incineration rites. He also discusses his encounters with great crocodiles and rhinoceros hunts.
Item number: #10159
Price: $550
BEAUVOIR, Ludovic
Voyage autour du monde Java, Siam, Canton, Pekin, Yeddo, San Francisco
Paris : Henri Plon, 1871/2.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages: 3 volumes
[Iv], 363, [1]
[5], 451, [1]
Folding map and illustration in front
[3], 359, [1]
Each volume has numerous illustrations, some folding
Language: French
Binding: Hard Cover; tight and secure
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
10159
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1871 Voyages in ASIA Java Siam CHINA Japan MAP Indones
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