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BRAND Adam. Relation of the voyage of Mr. Evert...

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BRAND Adam. Relation of the voyage of Mr. Evert Isbrand sent by His Czar Majesty to the Emperor of China in 1692-1694. By Mr. Adam Brand. - With a letter from M *** on the present state of Muscovy. Amsterdam, Jean-Louis de Lorme, 1699; in-12 old beige-stained calf, spine ribbed (foxing, accidents, missing parts) First edition of the translation from the German. The work of Isbrand, sent to the Emperor of China, was written by Adam Brand, secretary of the embassy. The mission was to conclude trade agreements with China. - Bound in the following: [Schleusing G.A.]. The Ancient and Modern Religion of the Muscovites. Ibid, id; 1698. - Original edition with 4 (of 6) figures.

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