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Seller: BOTTEGHINA D'ARTE GALLERIA KÚPROS, Rosignano Solvay, LI, ItalyBOTTEGHINA D'ARTE GALLERIA KÚPROS
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Add to basketNo legatura. Condition: Buono. Augusta Vindelicrum, Norimberga, 1730 circa. Da "Atlas Novus", edito tra il 1728 e il 1730. Disegnata da Engelberto Kaempfero, respinta e modificata da Matteo Seutter (in latino nel cartiglio) e incisa da Tobias Conrad Lotter (in minuta stampa in basso a destra, sotto l'inciso, "Tob. Conr. Lotter S…culpsit"), incisione in rame all'acquaforte, coeva coloritura a mano, cm 50 x 59 circa (il foglio) più margini. Grande e ricco cartiglio in alto a sinistra arricchito da figure (un cartografo vestito alla maniera occidentale e monaci e studiosi abbigliati alla maniera orientale); una rosa dei venti al centro, in basso alcuni schemi riportano simboli della cultura e della civiltà giapponese, margine graduato su tutto il perimetro. Esemplare in tenue coloritura, sparse e piccole fioriture, due piccoli strappi al margine inferiore, nell'insieme in margini e in buono stato di conservazione. .
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Seller: RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerLemgoviae 1712, Meyeri.New half leather over marbled boards, engraved frontis piece & vignette on title,16 folding plates 60 full-page plates,8 half-page engravings, total of 91 fine copper-etched engravings,paper'toned," faded red edges,912p. . *** **** *** . . . THE FULL & COMPLETE TITLE: . . . AMOENITATUM EXOTICARUM POLITICO-…PHYSICO MEDICARUM . . . FASCICULI V, QUIBUS CONTINENTUR VARIONES, OBSERVATIONES . . . & DESCRIPTIONES RERUM PERSICARUM & ULTERIORS ASIAE, . . . MULTA ATTENTIONE, IN PEREGRINATIONIBUS PER UNIVERSUM . . . ORIENTEM, COLLECTAE, AB AUCTORE . . . ENGLEBERTO KAEMPFERO, D. . . . THE FIRST & ONLY ORIGINAL EDITION 1712 . . *** About half of this work is devoted to Kaempfer's travels in Persia [see below], with stunning copper etchings documenting his travels and recording the flora & botanical specimens he found of interest of that desert region. Of interest are the plates of date palms and other unique desert fruits. The balance of the work convers Japanese medicine, acupuncture, flora, medical pharmacopeia & botany. . *** RARITY: The book is rare and appears to be from a very small printing of this fascinating work. Few complete copies are found in world libraries. [See WorldCat] . *** Complete in 5 Fascicles. . The contents: Fasciculus I: Complectens relationes de aulae Persicae stau hodierno. [16 relationes]. * Fasciculus II: Contiens relationes & observationese historico-physicas de rebus variis. [14 relationes]. * Relatio XIII: Chartopeia Japonica, [caracteres Chinois]. * Relatio XIV: Regnum Japonicae optima ratione, ab egressu civicum, & exterarum gentium ingressu & communione, clausum, [caract. Chinois]. * Fasciculus III: Contiens Observationes physico-medicas curiosas [16 observationes]. * Obs. XI: Curatio colicae per Acupuneturan, Japonibus usitata. * Obs. XII: Moxa, praestantissima cauteriorum materica, Sinensibus Japonisbusq; multum usitata,[charact. Chinois]. * Obs. XIII: Theae Japonesis historia [caract. Chinois et planches]. * Fasciculus IV: Contiens Relationes Botanico-historicas de Palma dactylifera in Perside crescente. [10 relationes]. * Fasciculus V. Contiens Plantarum Japonicarum, quas regnum peragranti solum natale conspiciendas object, nomina & characteres sinicos; intermixtis, pro specimne, quarundam plenis descriptionibus, una cum Iconibus. Cont: catalogus planarum fasiculi v in quinque calasses distributi, quarum exhibet. . Classis: 1. Plantas volgo dictas bacciferas & pruniferas. 2. PL. pomiferas & Nuciferas. 3. Pl. Oleraceas & Frugiferas. 4. Pl. specioso flore conspicuas. 5. Pl. miscellaneas. . Index: contains [32] unnumbered pages. . *** NOTE: While Kaempfer states "Chinese characters" in the text, actually what he meant to say was Japanese Kanji characters "borrowed" from the Chinese [Hanzi]. . *** THE AUTHOR: Engelbert Kaempfer [1740-1812], was a German doctor, and is best known as the director of the Deshima factory in Nagasaki, Japan from 1779-1780 & 1781-1784. Also his classic work: THE HISTORY OF JAPAN, 1827 & 1828 was his most stunning contribution to information on Japan at the time, their flora, especially the tea camellia, acupuncture, hand paper-making, and medical studies relating to acupuncture and the use of moxibustion as a cauterizing & therapeutic agent. He also addresses herbs, pharmacopeias such as ginseng, moxa, ginger and other medicinal plants, most of which were unknown to the western world at this time. . *** In 1683 he joined the Swedish embassy to visit the Shah of Persia. The embassy traveled from Moscow, via Kazan, Astrakhan, across the Caspian Sea to Isfahan, the capital of Persia. Kaempfer ventured out along the way, exploring other areas by the Baku on the Caspian Sea. He was an avid student and mastered the Persian language, which enabled him to then focus on that country's flora, fauna and geography. The results of these studies are found in this text, with especial focus on the flora. . Upon return to Sweden, Kaempfer joined the Dutch East India Compa.
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Seller: RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerLemgoviae 1712, Meyeri. New half leather over marbled boards engraved frontis piece & vignette on title,16 folding plates 60 full-page plates,8 half-page engravings, total of 91 fine copper-etched engravings, bright clean, green edges, 912p. . *** **** *** . . . THE FULL & COMPLETE TITLE: . . . AMOENITATUM EXOTICARUM POLITICO-PH…YSICO MEDICARUM . . . FASCICULI V, QUIBUS CONTINENTUR VARIONES, OBSERVATIONES . . . & DESCRIPTIONES RERUM PERSICARUM & ULTERIORS ASIAE, . . . MULTA ATTENTIONE, IN PEREGRINATIONIBUS PER UNIVERSUM . . . ORIENTEM, COLLECTAE, AB AUCTORE . . . ENGLEBERTO KAEMPFERO, D. . . . THE FIRST & ONLY ORIGINAL EDITION 1712 . . *** About half of this work is devoted to Kaempfer's travels in Persia [see below], with stunning copper etchings documenting his travels and recording the flora & botanical specimens he found of interest of that desert region. Of interest are the plates of date palms and other unique desert fruits. The balance of the work convers Japanese medicine, acupuncture, flora, medical pharmacopeia & botany. . *** RARITY: The book is rare and appears to be from a very small printing of this fascinating work. Few complete copies are found in world libraries. [See WorldCat] . *** Complete in 5 Fascicles. . The contents: Fasciculus I: Complectens relationes de aulae Persicae stau hodierno. [16 relationes]. * Fasciculus II: Contiens relationes & observationese historico-physicas de rebus variis. [14 relationes]. * Relatio XIII: Chartopeia Japonica, [caracteres Chinois]. * Relatio XIV: Regnum Japonicae optima ratione, ab egressu civicum, & exterarum gentium ingressu & communione, clausum, [caract. Chinois]. * Fasciculus III: Contiens Observationes physico-medicas curiosas [16 observationes]. * Obs. XI: Curatio colicae per Acupuneturan, Japonibus usitata. * Obs. XII: Moxa, praestantissima cauteriorum materica, Sinensibus Japonisbusq; multum usitata,[charact. Chinois]. * Obs. XIII: Theae Japonesis historia [caract. Chinois et planches]. * Fasciculus IV: Contiens Relationes Botanico-historicas de Palma dactylifera in Perside crescente. [10 relationes]. * Fasciculus V. Contiens Plantarum Japonicarum, quas regnum peragranti solum natale conspiciendas object, nomina & characteres sinicos; intermixtis, pro specimne, quarundam plenis descriptionibus, una cum Iconibus. Cont: catalogus planarum fasiculi v in quinque calasses distributi, quarum exhibet. . Classis: 1. Plantas volgo dictas bacciferas & pruniferas. 2. PL. pomiferas & Nuciferas. 3. Pl. Oleraceas & Frugiferas. 4. Pl. specioso flore conspicuas. 5. Pl. miscellaneas. . Index: contains [32] unnumbered pages. . *** NOTE: While Kaempfer states "Chinese characters" in the text, actually what he meant to say was Japanese Kanji characters "borrowed" from the Chinese [Hanzi]. . *** THE AUTHOR: Engelbert Kaempfer [1740-1812], was a German doctor, and is best known as the director of the Deshima factory in Nagasaki, Japan from 1779-1780 & 1781-1784. Also his classic work: THE HISTORY OF JAPAN, 1827 & 1828 was his most stunning contribution to information on Japan at the time, their flora, especially the tea camellia, acupuncture, hand paper-making, and medical studies relating to acupuncture and the use of moxibustion as a cauterizing & therapeutic agent. He also addresses herbs, pharmacopeias such as ginseng, moxa, ginger and other medicinal plants, most of which were unknown to the western world at this time. . *** In 1683 he joined the Swedish embassy to visit the Shah of Persia. The embassy traveled from Moscow, via Kazan, Astrakhan, across the Caspian Sea to Isfahan, the capital of Persia. Kaempfer ventured out along the way, exploring other areas by the Baku on the Caspian Sea. He was an avid student and mastered the Persian language, which enabled him to then focus on that country's flora, fauna and geography. The results of these studies are found in this text, with especial focus on the flora. . Upon return to Sweden, Kaempfer joined the Dutch East India Company.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1712. 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: - Latin, Pages:- 998, 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. 998 998.
