A new account of the East Indies, by Alexander Hamilton, with numerous maps & illustrations; now edited, with introduction and notes, by Sir William Foster, volumes I-II
1970, Fine Facsimile Reprint. Amsterdam: Nico Israel; New York: Da Capo. An exceptional copy, gilt-blocked on simile vellum boards. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new, still in publisher's protective wrapping.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Description: 2 v. front. (facsim.) illus., maps (part fold.) 27 cm. Subjects: East Indies --Description and travel.Asia --Description and travel. Series: Argonaut Press # 8. Notes: Originally published: London: Argonaut Press: 1930. Summary: The importunes of Hamilton's account of his experiences in the East (1688-1723) is shown by the fact that one can scarcely find a modern work dealing with the history of the geography of Asia for that period which does not contain references to his book. As regards the present issue, the text adopted is that of the first edition (1727), and the only alterations are those in the case of obvious misprints, such as transposed letters. All the original illustrations have been reproduced, though in some cases on a reduced scale. Notes have been put at the end of each volume. Item #171324
ISBN: 9060721136
Price: €45.00