Blox John E Pseud for Philalethes (4 results)
More imagesSeller: RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerBaltimore 1854, Murphy. Stiff new wrs., old covers laid down 16+343p., old spine rubbed, solid, most of the spine cover present, 12.5 x 21 cm., clean copy NO FOXING, overall a good solid copy. FIRST ORIGINAL EDITION *** *** *** . An important early 17th century work on the conversion of the Emperor of Japan translated from the L…atin. The Emperor chose Rosalia to be his spouse, a Christian virgin. Justo Ucundono was the child of this union, and Rosalia declined and died. . The Emperor's grief, Prince Fuigurundono, his consoling address to Nobunaga. Embassies appointed, Emperor accompanied by his son visit Meaco [modern day Kyoto], the birthplace of Rosalia. Plan of education: the Prince proposes a plan which is adopted and acted upon. Valley of Frenoxama: Jaco's objections to the Prince's plan, Mt. Frenoxama, description of the ancient palace, existence of God, immortality of the Soul, difference between Good and Evil. Eternal rewards and punishments, revelation, Messiah, Bible, true guide, the Church of Rome, its Chief Infallible, truth triumphant. * The work was likely written by an anonymous Roman catholic Jesuit who resided in Japan from about 1604 onwards. * THE AUTHOR: While the title page shows "Philalethes" as the author some copies also show "pseud." after this name; it is said that the true author of this work was John E. Blox, or perhaps he was the translator from Latin to English ? **** Most copies of this work have some of the typical foxing associated with a book of this period. ***.
More imagesSeller: RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerBaltimore 1854, Murphy. Green blind stamped cloth,very good, clean, fairly bright copy, 16+343p., contents solid,some old foxing, which is usual for period, 12 x 20 cm. FIRST ORIGINAL EDITION *** *** *** . An important early 17th century work on the conversion of the Emperor of Japan translated from the Latin. The Emperor chose…Rosalia to be his spouse, a Christian virgin. Justo Ucundono was the child of this union, and Rosalia declined and died. . The Emperor's grief, Prince Fuigurundono, his consoling address to Nobunaga. Embassies appointed, Emperor accompanied by his son visit Meaco [modern day Kyoto], the birthplace of Rosalia. Plan of education: the Prince proposes a plan which is adopted and acted upon. Valley of Frenoxama: Jaco's objections to the Prince's plan, Mt. Frenoxama, description of the ancient palace, existence of God, immortality of the Soul, difference between Good and Evil. Eternal rewards and punishments, revelation, Messiah, Bible, true guide, the Church of Rome, its Chief Infallible, truth triumphant. * The work was likely written by an anonymous Roman catholic Jesuit who resided in Japan from about 1604 onwards. * THE AUTHOR: While the title page shows "Philalethes" as the author some copies also show "pseud." after this name; it is said that the true author of this work was John E. Blox, or perhaps he was the translator from Latin to English ? **** Most copies of this work have some of the typical foxing associated with a book of this period. ***.
More imagesSeller: RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerBaltimore 1854, Murphy.1/2 Black leather over marbled boards 16+343p., head, tail, spine and corners a rubbed, ex-library copy, usual marks and foxing, 11.5 x 20 cm., spine chipped, else a solid copy. FIRST ORIGINAL EDITION *** *** *** . An important early 17th century work on the conversion of the Emperor of Japan translated fr…om the Latin. The Emperor chose Rosalia to be his spouse, a Christian virgin. Justo Ucundono was the child of this union, and Rosalia declined and died. . The Emperor's grief, Prince Fuigurundono, his consoling address to Nobunaga. Embassies appointed, Emperor accompanied by his son visit Meaco [modern day Kyoto], the birthplace of Rosalia. Plan of education: the Prince proposes a plan which is adopted and acted upon. Valley of Frenoxama: Jaco's objections to the Prince's plan, Mt. Frenoxama, description of the ancient palace, existence of God, immortality of the Soul, difference between Good and Evil. Eternal rewards and punishments, revelation, Messiah, Bible, true guide, the Church of Rome, its Chief Infallible, truth triumphant. * The work was likely written by an anonymous Roman catholic Jesuit who resided in Japan from about 1604 onwards. * THE AUTHOR: While the title page shows "Philalethes" as the author some copies also show "pseud." after this name; it is said that the true author of this work was John E. Blox, or perhaps he was the translator from Latin to English ? **** Most copies of this work have some of the typical foxing associated with a book of this period. ***.
More imagesSeller: RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerBaltimore 1854, Murphy. Green blind stamped cloth,very good, 16+343p., small gouge in spine at bottom, corners bit rubbed contents solid, some minor foxing, which is usual for this title, a few ex-library marks,12 x 20 cm. FIRST ONLY EDITION *** *** *** . An important early 17th century work on the conversion of the Emperor of J…apan translated from the Latin. The Emperor chose Rosalia to be his spouse, a Christian virgin. Justo Ucundono was the child of this union, and Rosalia declined and died. . The Emperor's grief, Prince Fuigurundono, his consoling address to Nobunaga. Embassies appointed, Emperor accompanied by his son visit Meaco [modern day Kyoto], the birthplace of Rosalia. Plan of education: the Prince proposes a plan which is adopted and acted upon. Valley of Frenoxama: Jaco's objections to the Prince's plan, Mt. Frenoxama, description of the ancient palace, existence of God, immortality of the Soul, difference between Good and Evil. Eternal rewards and punishments, revelation, Messiah, Bible, true guide, the Church of Rome, its Chief Infallible, truth triumphant. * The work was likely written by an anonymous Roman catholic Jesuit who resided in Japan from about 1604 onwards. * THE AUTHOR: While the title page shows "Philalethes" as the author some copies also show "pseud." after this name; it is said that the true author of this work was John E. Blox, or perhaps he was the translator from Latin to English ? **** Most copies of this work have some of the typical foxing associated with a book of this period. ***.
