This rare first edition of II. Pars Indiae Orientalis (1599) is part of the renowned "Petits Voyages" series by the de Bry family, illustrating the travels of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten. The work, translated into Latin by Johan Adam Lonicer, covers the first 44 chapters of the original Dutch edition, including Chapter 26 dedicated to Japan. Known for its detailed accounts and vivid illustrations, this volume served as a crucial source of information on Asia for 17th-century Europeans, particularly the Dutch.
Size:
The book measures 30 x 20 cm.
Language:
The text is in Latin.
Condition:
Condition:
Binding: Recently rebound in full vellum with replaced endpapers. The exterior is in excellent condition.
Interior: Text and illustrations are complete, except for one missing map of Java. The pages display some dark stains and have been carefully repaired where torn, particularly in the margins and maps. Overall, the book is well-preserved with minor blemishes typical of its age.