Vansleb (7 results)

Paris, Clouzier, 1677. In-12 (16,5 × 9,5 cm), 16ff.- 348 pp.- 11ff., veau époque, dos à nerfs orné avec titre, petit manque au dos, accroc aux coiffes, épidermures et frottements, manque de matière aux plats, ex-libris manuscrit au titre Édition originale française, traduite et revue par l'auteur. Johann Michael Vansleb (1635-1679), orientaliste et voyageur allemand converti au catholicisme, fut envoyé en Égypte par Colbert pour y rechercher des manuscrits coptes et orientaux destinés à la Bibliothèque du roi. Son ouvrage, fondé sur des sources grecques, arabes et coptes, retrace la succession des patriarches d'Alexandrie depuis saint Marc jusqu'au XVII? siècle et demeure un texte de référence sur l'histoire de l'Église copte et du christianisme oriental. Une liste des ouvrages ayant servi à cette édition après l'avant-propos Brunet V, 1071 ; Barbier II, 784.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. [12], 423 pp., [17], cover rubbed with small chip at top spine, title gilt on decorated & raised spine, title vignette & head-tail pieces, speckled outer edges, small tear across lower margin of title page, repaired, some marginal markings on first few leaves, endpapers browned, otherwise copy in very good condition. Translated into English the following year. Hilmy cites a later edition, Paris 1698. This work is not to be confused with an earlier work by Wansleben in Italian, "Relazione dello Stato presente dell'Egitto", 1671. The Relazione is an account of Wansleben's first voyage to Egypt made on behalf of Duke Ernest of Saxe Gotha in 1664. In 1666 the German and Lutheran Wansleben converted to Catholicism and became a Dominican friar known as Vansleb. He was brought to the notice of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, who sent him on a second voyage to Egypt to collect manuscripts and antiquities to enrich the Royal Collection. He brought back with him 3 mummies and 334 Arabic, Turkish and Persian manuscripts which were placed in the Bibliotheque Du Roi. He left Marseilles on 20 May 1671, when he reached Cyprus he fell ill for a long period, but recovered and succeeded in visiting Tripoli, Damascus, Aleppo and Sidon spending ten months. He was in Egypt from April 1672 to October 1673. (From 1674 to 1676 he travelled to Constantinople and Asia Minor, but we have no detailed account of this journey). Wansleben penetrated further south than any French traveller up to that time, and his work provides much accurate information. This work is written in a spirit of reasonable observation; especially in ethnographic and historical perspectives. Vansleb also wrote "Histoire de l'Eglise d'Alexandrie", 1677. Bibliogarphic references: Atabey 1296; Balckmer 1769; Gay 2269; Ibrahim-Hilmy ii, 303; F. Lamy & MC Bruwier, L'Égypte avant Champollion. LLN, Versant Sud, 2005, pp. 132-135; Sotheby's 1989. #33663.

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Ohne Schutzumschlag. 1. Auflage. First English Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy with some darkening and foxing in a near fine later Morocco binding, which is faded to the spine. "Englished" by M.D. - B.D. I-VIII (unnumbered pages), 253 numbered pages plus 10 pages of index and advertisement. Quite scarce.

Small 8vo. Pp. (xvi) including one blank leaf, 423, table (17). Old ownership signature on title. Contemporary calf, gilt spine and title label, expertly rebacked with original spine preserved. First edition of Wansleben's narrative of his second journey to Egypt. Johann Michael Wansleben was a German theologian and linguist. In 1670 in the service of Jean-Baptist Colbert he planned a new journey to Ethiopia, but once again went no further than Egypt. He travelled extensively in Egypt for about a year and came as far south as Sohag. His account is one of the earliest of Upper Egypt. In 1676 he returned to France and brought back a large collection of oriental manuscripts. Blackmer 1769. Gay 2269. Howgego W10. Ibrahim-Hilmy ii, 303.

Couverture rigide. Chez Estienne Michallet | à Paris 1677 | 8.50 x 15.50 cm (In-12) | relié | Edition originale, rare et précieuse. Reliure en pleine basane brune d'époque. Dos à nerfs orné. Ensemble épidermé. Manques aux mors en coiffe de tête ; et de queue pour le mors supérieur. Un coin émoussé. * Importante relation pour la connaissance occidentale de l'Egypte. Vansleb, philologue et théologien allemand, se mit au service de Colbert pour un voyage projeté en Ethiopie, mais il n'alla jamais plus loin que l'Egypte, où il passa 20 mois à observer et collecter des informations, multipliant les excursions et voyages. Vansleb ne revient jamais sur les descriptions qui ont déjà été faites par d'autres (les pyramides), conscient de livrer à ses lecteurs des informations entièrement neuves. Si ce n'est pas la première relation sur l'Egypte, c'est la première d'un homme résidant longtemps dans le pays ; c'est de toutes façons une des premières, mais la toute première de cette façon. L'auteur s'était déjà rendu une première fois en Egypte, il en avait tiré une narration en Italien, mais il ne possédait pas cette connaissance de l'arabe qui permet le contact avec la population, et il n'était pas demeuré dans le pays. | [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS] First edition, rare and valuable. Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with raised bands, gilt tooling. Binding with some surface wear. Losses to the joints at headcap and to the upper joint at tail. One corner rubbed. * An important account for Western knowledge of Egypt. Vansleb, a German philologist and theologian, entered Colbert's service for a planned voyage to Ethiopia, but he never went beyond Egypt, where he spent twenty months observing and gathering information, undertaking numerous excursions and journeys. Vansleb refrained from repeating descriptions already given by others (such as the pyramids), conscious of offering his readers entirely new information. If it was not the very first account of Egypt, it was the first by a man who had resided in the country for an extended period; in any case, one of the earliest, and the very first of its kind. The author had already travelled once to Egypt, from which he produced a narrative in Italian, but at that time he lacked the knowledge of Arabic necessary for contact with the population, and he had not remained in the country. (16) 423pp. (17).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1677. 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. Pages:- 412, 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. 412 412.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. 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 1677. 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: - French, Pages:- 464, 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. 464 464.