A brass celestial globe, signed by al-Iskanderani, India, 19th century of spherical form, the globe with engraved markings and astrological symbols... Show moreA brass celestial globe, signed by al-Iskanderani, India, 19th century of spherical form, the globe with engraved markings and astrological symbols, set in a four-legged stand with foliate motifs and markings incised around the rim 16cm. height with stand 10.5cm. diam. of globe Main Heritage Vault HC.GL.2017.0001 3-D Object Item-ID: i24498336 BIB-ID: 2621580 Show less
a complete and unabridged selection arranged by Bennett A. Cerf from the famous literal translation of Richard F. Burton ; with an introduction by... Show morea complete and unabridged selection arranged by Bennett A. Cerf from the famous literal translation of Richard F. Burton ; with an introduction by Ben Ray Redman and new illustrations and decorations by Steele Savage. Illustrated lining-papers. Main Heritage Shelves General PJ7715 .B46 1932 Book Item-ID: i10188800 BIB-ID: 1020516 Show less
a complete and unabridged selection arranged by Bennett A. Cerf from the famous literal translation of Richard F. Burton ; with an introduction by... Show morea complete and unabridged selection arranged by Bennett A. Cerf from the famous literal translation of Richard F. Burton ; with an introduction by Ben Ray Redman and new illustrations and decorations by Steele Savage. Illustrated lining-papers. Main Heritage Shelves General PJ7715 .B46 1932 Book Item-ID: i20413786 BIB-ID: 1020516 Show less
History, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS835 .K2 1906, 952 K11
1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the... Show more1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the original edition. The author's preface. The life of the author, by the translator. An introduction by the translator. The history of Japan: book I. A general description of the empire of Japan. book II. Of the political state of Japan -- 2. Book III. Of the state of religion in Japan. book IV. Of Nagasaki, the place of residence for foreigners: of their trade, accomodation, etc. book V. The author's two journies to the emperor's court at Jedo. -- 3. Book V continued. Appendix: I. The natural history of the Japanese tea. II. Of the paper manufacturers of the Japanese. III. Of the cure of the cholick by the acupunctura, or needle-pricking. IV. An account of the moxa, an excellent caustic of the Chinese and Japanese. V. Some observations concerning ambergeese. VI. An enquiry, Whether it be conducive for the good of the Japanese empire, to keep it shut up ... and not to suffer its inhabitants to have any commerce with foreign nations. The second appendix to the History of Japan, being part of an authentick journal of a voyage to Japan, made by the English in the 1673 [signed Simon Delboe, Hamond Gibben, William Ramsden] by Engelbert Kaempfer, and tr. by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. The original illustrations have been here reproduced. "One thousand copies of this book have been printed ... of which one hundred copies are on hand-made paper." Scheuchzer's translation of Kaempfer's "De beschryving van Japan," made under the direction of Sir Hans Sloane, was first published in London, 1727. 2 v. Show less
Main Heritage Compact General Book Item-ID: i10217368 BIB-ID: 1023372 Show moreMain Heritage Compact General Book Item-ID: i10217368 BIB-ID: 1023372 Show less
a complete and unabridged selection arranged by Bennett A. Cerf from the famous literal translation of Richard F. Burton ; with an introduction by... Show morea complete and unabridged selection arranged by Bennett A. Cerf from the famous literal translation of Richard F. Burton ; with an introduction by Ben Ray Redman and new illustrations and decorations by Steele Savage. Illustrated lining-papers. Show less
History, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS835 .K2 1906, 952 K11
1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the... Show more1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the original edition. The author's preface. The life of the author, by the translator. An introduction by the translator. The history of Japan: book I. A general description of the empire of Japan. book II. Of the political state of Japan -- 2. Book III. Of the state of religion in Japan. book IV. Of Nagasaki, the place of residence for foreigners: of their trade, accomodation, etc. book V. The author's two journies to the emperor's court at Jedo. -- 3. Book V continued. Appendix: I. The natural history of the Japanese tea. II. Of the paper manufacturers of the Japanese. III. Of the cure of the cholick by the acupunctura, or needle-pricking. IV. An account of the moxa, an excellent caustic of the Chinese and Japanese. V. Some observations concerning ambergeese. VI. An enquiry, Whether it be conducive for the good of the Japanese empire, to keep it shut up ... and not to suffer its inhabitants to have any commerce with foreign nations. The second appendix to the History of Japan, being part of an authentick journal of a voyage to Japan, made by the English in the 1673 [signed Simon Delboe, Hamond Gibben, William Ramsden] by Engelbert Kaempfer, and tr. by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. The original illustrations have been here reproduced. "One thousand copies of this book have been printed ... of which one hundred copies are on hand-made paper." Scheuchzer's translation of Kaempfer's "De beschryving van Japan," made under the direction of Sir Hans Sloane, was first published in London, 1727. 2 v. Show less
with several Additions and Emendations. London: Laurie & Whittle 1974. (Repr.) Whittle 1794. (Repr.) (Tehran: Sahab [ca. 1973]). 1 Kt. 46 x 40 cm 8 Show morewith several Additions and Emendations. London: Laurie & Whittle 1974. (Repr.) Whittle 1794. (Repr.) (Tehran: Sahab [ca. 1973]). 1 Kt. 46 x 40 cm 8 Show less
History, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS835 .K2 1906, 952 K11
1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the... Show more1. Publisher's note. Biographical note on the Scheuchzer family by Sir Archibald Keikie. The dedication. The names of the subscribers to the original edition. The author's preface. The life of the author, by the translator. An introduction by the translator. The history of Japan: book I. A general description of the empire of Japan. book II. Of the political state of Japan -- 2. Book III. Of the state of religion in Japan. book IV. Of Nagasaki, the place of residence for foreigners: of their trade, accomodation, etc. book V. The author's two journies to the emperor's court at Jedo. -- 3. Book V continued. Appendix: I. The natural history of the Japanese tea. II. Of the paper manufacturers of the Japanese. III. Of the cure of the cholick by the acupunctura, or needle-pricking. IV. An account of the moxa, an excellent caustic of the Chinese and Japanese. V. Some observations concerning ambergeese. VI. An enquiry, Whether it be conducive for the good of the Japanese empire, to keep it shut up ... and not to suffer its inhabitants to have any commerce with foreign nations. The second appendix to the History of Japan, being part of an authentick journal of a voyage to Japan, made by the English in the 1673 [signed Simon Delboe, Hamond Gibben, William Ramsden] by Engelbert Kaempfer, and tr. by J.G. Scheuchzer, F.R.S. The original illustrations have been here reproduced. "One thousand copies of this book have been printed ... of which one hundred copies are on hand-made paper." Scheuchzer's translation of Kaempfer's "De beschryving van Japan," made under the direction of Sir Hans Sloane, was first published in London, 1727. 2 v. Show less
Travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, G159 .T3 1684, 450 T198c
together with a relation of the kingdom of Japan and Tunkin ... to which is added A new description of the Grand Seignior's seraglio, and also of... Show moretogether with a relation of the kingdom of Japan and Tunkin ... to which is added A new description of the Grand Seignior's seraglio, and also of all the kingdoms that encompass the Euxine and Caspian seas. Tr. by John Phillips and Henry Oldenburg. Main Heritage Shelves General G159 .T3 1684 Book Item-ID: i1553893x BIB-ID: 2524635 Show less