Signed Copy - As Viagens Do Bispo D. Frei Vitoriano Portuense A Guine E A Cristianizacao Dos Reis De Bissau (Agrupamento de Estudos de Cartografia Antiga, Volume 14)

Teixeira Da Mota, Avelino

Published by Junta de Investigacoes do Ultramar, Lisboa, 1974

About this Item

Inscribed First Edition, First Printing of this annotated presentation of the descriptions of travels in Portuguese west Africa in the late 17th century by Friar Vitoriano Portuense. The 14th book in a Portuguese series that reproduces important works on cartography and exploration written by Portuguese seamen, explorers and scholars in the 16th century and 17th century as well works from other countries that were important in the history of Portuguese navigation. In this volume, editor Avelino Teixeira da Mota (distinguished historian, naval officer and Portuguese Africa expert) presents period accounts, documents and materials along with modern notes and photographs. Text is in Portuguese. This copy is inscribed by Avelino Teixeira da Mota to a previous owner on a front endpaper. Green cloth, 188 pages, illustrated. The book and dust jacket have light general wear. Seller Inventory # 009346

Bibliographic Details

Title: Signed Copy - As Viagens Do Bispo D. Frei ...

Publisher: Junta de Investigacoes do Ultramar, Lisboa

Publication Date: 1974

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition