1708 VOIAGE AUX INDES ORIENTALES 2 VOLS ILLUSTRATED antique CHINA & INDIA TRAVEL

Voiage aux Indes orientales, commence l'an1658. & fini l'an 1665 [...].by SCHOUTEN, WouterAmsterdam; 17082 volumesSize 4 by 6 1/4" frontispiece-[4]-portrait-508-[7], frontispiece-[1]-492 pp. French translation of the voyage of the Dutch surgeon Schouten (1638-1704) with the fleet of the Dutch East India Company. Illustrated with 2 frontispieces, an engraved portrait and 10 mostly folding plates showing the fleet, harbors, fauna and flora. Titles in red & black- Ref. Chadenat 1737. - STCN.Original calf, blind-stamped spines with raised bands.Very good condition, minor wearText in French=============================="Voyage aux Indes Orientales" translates to "Voyage to the East Indies" in English, and refers to a famous book written by French naturalist Pierre Sonnerat detailing his travels and observations in Southeast Asia, particularly India and China, during the late 18th century; it is considered a valuable source of information about the region's culture, customs, and natural history at that time. Schouten (1638 – 1704) was a Dutch sailor, surgeon and explorer who sailed for the Dutch East India Company. The present work is an extensive account of his experiences during his time serving for the VOC in Batavia, Ceylon, the Moluccas islands and other parts of South East Asia, published first in Dutch –also in German-, in 1676, from which this French translation was prepared. ===================================================================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Voiage aux Indes orientales, commence l'an1658. & fini l'an 1665 [...]. by SCHOUTEN, Wouter Amsterdam; 1708 2 volumes Size 4 by 6 1/4"  frontispiece-[4]-portrait-508-[7], frontispiece-[1]-492 pp.  French translation of the voyage of the Dutch surgeon Schouten (1638-1704) with the fleet of the Dutch East India Company. Illustrated with 2 frontispieces, an engraved portrait and 10 mostly folding plates showing the fleet, harbors, fauna and flora. Titles in red & black - Ref. Chadenat 1737. - STCN. Original calf, blind-stamped spines with raised bands. Very good condition, minor wear Text in French ============================== "Voyage aux Indes Orientales" translates to "Voyage to the East Indies" in English, and refers to a famous book written by French naturalist Pierre Sonnerat detailing his travels and observations in Southeast Asia, particularly India and China, during the late 18th century; it is considered a valuable source of information about the region's culture, customs, and natural history at that time.  Schouten (1638 – 1704) was a Dutch sailor, surgeon and explorer who sailed for the Dutch East India Company. The present work is an extensive account of his experiences during his time serving for the VOC in Batavia, Ceylon, the Moluccas islands and other parts of South East Asia, published first in Dutch –also in German-, in 1676, from which this French translation was prepared. ========================================== =========================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Binding:Leather
• Subject:Illustrated
• Language:French
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Topic:Travel
• Year Printed:1708