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Lot n° 23

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Relation of the trip of Mr. Evert Isbrand, sent from his szarian majesty to the emperor of China. Amsterdam, De Lorme, 1699. In-12, calf, calf with ornamented nerves on back; hinges and caps damaged. Frontispiece and a folding card. Handwritten mention on the guards and the slice. Joints: - THE COUNT. New briefs on the current state of China. Amsterdam, Desbordes, 1698. 2 vols. in-12, calf, spine spine spine embellished; binding rubbed and restored. Third edition, illustrated with 19 out of 22 non-text plates and a folding table. Defects to the guards. Worm galleries in Volume II. - [RENAUDOT] Ancient relations between India and China, from two Mohammedan travellers who went there in the 9th century. Paris, Coignard, 1718. In-8, calf, spine spine ribbed and decorated; heavy rubbed binding with missing parts. Original edition. Renewed cover page and title from another copy