A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, History, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time, Volume IX (1611-1701)
Published by Printed by James Ballantyne for William Blackwood, Edinburgh, 1813
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Seller: George C. Baxley, Alamogordo, NM, U.S.A.George C. Baxley
AbeBooks seller since March 4, 2002
Condition: Used - Good
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Brown leather spine with gilt bands and gilt titles on black leather panel on spine, marbled boards, 562 pp. The book starts with the voyage of Captain John Saris in the Clove on a mission for the London (English) East India Company to establish commerce with Japan. This section is titled "the Eighth voyage of the English East India Company in 1611 (incorrectly listed in the heading as 1611 - should have been 1613) by Captain John Saris." Saris arrived off Firando, Japan on June 11, 1613. Will Adams joined Saris from Yedo on July 29 and negotiations were conducted which resulted in the Emperor of Japan granting the London East India Company the right to engage in commerce in Japan. Captain Saris departed Japan on Dec 5, leaving the Richard Cocks, "captain and Cape merchant" of the English factory which he was to establish. Eight other Englishmen were also left behind and Will Adams was hired. In addition to the journal of the visit there are 7 letter from Richard Cocks between 1614 and 1620 pertaining to the British factory. The voyage to Japan and attached letters cover pages 1-91 in the book. Other voyages in the book are the Ninth voyage of the East India Company in 1612 by Commander Thomas Best; the Eleventh Voyage of the English East India Company in 1612 in the "Salomon;" the Twelfth voyage of the East India Company in 1613 by Captain Newport; numerous voyages to India between 1613-1616 and "Observations during a Residence in the Island of Chusan (off China), in 1701 by Dr James Cunningham; with some early Notices respecting China (pages 549-562). ~ Condition. The book is in Good condition. Covers stained and worn. Some internal foxing. Private library plate, with coat of arms, for Henry and Owen Melchett.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, History, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time, Volume IX (1611-1701)
- Author
- Saris, John, & Kerr, Robert (editor), et al
- Publisher
- Printed by James Ballantyne for William Blackwood, Edinburgh
- Publication year
- 1813
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Dimensions
- 8vo
- Seller catalogs
- 19th Century Japan
George C. Baxley
Alamogordo, NM, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 4, 2002
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We specialize in the books and lithographs relating to the Perry Expedition to Japan and books on 19th century western contact with Japan and Okianwa (Loo Choo). We are actively buying and selling these items as well as many of the 19th Century Color illustrated books and illustrated newspapers. Buying and selling Kazumasa Ogawa, T. Hasegawa and Shimbi Shoin illustrated (collotypes and woodblocks) books. Baxley on the www @ http://www.baxleystamps.com/litho/0_book_pricelist.shtml
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Travel and Exploration., Perry Expedition to Japan - Books, Maps & Lithographs., 19th Century Western Contacts with Japan., 19th Century Western Contacts with the Ryukyu Islands., Non-WWII Reference Books Relating to Okinawa., 19th Century Illustrated Books - US and English., United States Exploring Expeditions of the 19th Century., Lithographs and Maps of 19th Century Japan/Okinawa and the Far EaSeller's business information
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