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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the enigmatic life and voyages of Giovanni da Verrazano, a Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America in 1524. The author meticulously examines Verrazano's career, exploring his roles as a privateer and explorer and uncovering his lesser-known exploits as a daring corsair who challenged the Spanish dominance of the New World. The book explores the historical context of Verrazano's voyage, situating it within the broader quest for a westward route to the Indies and the burgeoning competition between European powers for colonial expansion. It analyzes Verrazano's letter to King Francis I of France, providing a detailed account of his exploration and offering insight into the cartographic and geographical knowledge of the time. The author also investigates the recently rediscovered Planisphere of 1529, a remarkable document created by Verrazano's brother or relative, Jerome, which provides the earliest known map of the American coast based on actual exploration. Through this meticulous analysis of historical documents and maps, the book illuminates the fascinating world of early exploration and the complex historical dynamics that shaped the discovery and colonization of the Americas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Good. 4to, 22.5 x 29cm. Vols 1 & 2 in contemporary half green morocco, rubbed on edges.; vol. 3 in publisher's decorative blindstamped brown cloth.: 165 illustrations (lithographs and woodcuts. some in color ), maps, charts. Includes the often expurgated "Public Bath at Simoda." facing p. 405 in vol. 1. Loosely inserted 3 Japanese small one page manuscripts on colored papers.OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:426165355.OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:Contents:V. 1: subtitle: Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his supervision / by Francis L. Hawks.v. 2: Natural history reports, by Daniel S. Green, J. Morrow, Charles F. Fahs, Rev. George Jones, Bayard Taylor, G.R. West, Junius J. Boyle, Joel Abbot, B.F. Bache, John Cassin, James Carson Brevoort, John Jay, William C. Redfield, and Silas Bent.v. 3: subtitle: United States Japan expedition : observations on the zodiacal light, from April 2, 1853, to April 22, 1855, made chiefly on board the United States steam-frigate Mississippi, during her late cruise in eastern seas, and her voyage homeward : with conclusions from the data thus obtained / by Rev. George Jones. [Published also as Senate doc. 79, 33d Cong., 2d sess.].Notes:V. 2 in 2 parts: pt. 2-mapsAt head of title of v. 2: 33d Cong., 2d sess. House of Representatives. Ex. doc. no. 97V. 3 published also as: Senate doc. 79, 33d Cong., 2d sess.Includes index.Expedition known as U.S. Japan ExpeditionFacsimile of the original treaty with Japan (Treaty of Kan-a-ga-wa) following p. 414 in Vol. II. …

New York, 1874. Cloth, 15 x 25 cm. l Notes on Giovanni da Verrazano and on a Planisphere of 1529 illustrating his American voyage in 1524. With a reduced copy of the map. A paper read for the American Geographical Society of New York November 28th 1871. Bound in dark green cloth with golden lettering on spine. Rubbed at bottom and top of spine.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1874. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 167, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 167.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1874] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 167, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 167.…