Sinicae Historiae decas prima, Res a gentis origine ad Christum natum in extrema Asia, sive Magno Sinarum Imperio gestas complexa

MARTINI, Martino

Published by Joannis Wagneri, 1658

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1658 Martini on CHINA 1ed Chinese Language Jesuit Qin HAN Dynasty VERY RARE Martino Martini was a 17th-century Italian historian who served as a Jesuit missionary in China. While living in China, Martini began working on an extensive history of China and Eastern Asia focusing on the earliest known times in China through the birth of Christ. Sinicae Historiae decas prima was one of the first recorded descriptions of Chinese language characters in Europe. Martini had hoped to complete this history into the 17th-century; however, the first volume was the only one that was written. Note the in-text illustrations and charts. Item number: #26369 Price: $2500 MARTINI, Martino Sinicae Historiae decas prima, Res a gentis origine ad Christum natum in extrema Asia, sive Magno Sinarum Imperio gestas complexa Monachii [Munich]: Impensis Joannis Wagneri, 1658. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [13], 2-362, [18] Language: Latin Binding: Leather; secure Size: ~8in X 6in (20cm x 15cm) Exceedingly rare, valuable, and desirable with auction records and price comparisons between $5,000-$8,000 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! 26369 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 26369

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Title: Sinicae Historiae decas prima, Res a gentis ...

Publisher: Joannis Wagneri

Publication Date: 1658

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition