1755 CHINA Travel Guide Illustrated Atlas Japan Tombs Philippines ASIA Salmon
Thomas Salmon was an English historian known for his extensive reviews, reports, and guides to European travel. He was thorough in his descriptions on various countries, particularly England and Italy. In his ‘Universal Traveler’, an enormous collection of travel guides, Salmon provides a report on the current situation within the country, designed for those visiting the country, as well as historical context for the illustrations.
This volume focuses on the history of China, descriptions of Japan and the Philippines, as well as other South Asian islands. Like many Salmon tomes, this example includes impressive full-page engravings of Asian worship practices, costumes, music, architecture, and even maps.
1755 CHINA Travel Guide Illustrated Atlas Japan Tombs Philippines ASIA Salmon
Thomas Salmon was an English historian known for his extensive reviews, reports, and guides to European travel. He was thorough in his descriptions on various countries, particularly England and Italy. In his ‘Universal Traveler’, an enormous collection of travel guides, Salmon provides a report on the current situation within the country, designed for those visiting the country, as well as historical context for the illustrations.
This volume focuses on the history of China, descriptions of Japan and the Philippines, as well as other South Asian islands. Like many Salmon tomes, this example includes impressive full-page engravings of Asian worship practices, costumes, music, architecture, and even maps.
Item number: #10649
Price: $1500
SALMON, Thomas
The universal traveller: or, A compleat description of the several nations of the world
London: Printed for Richard Baldwin …, 1755.
Details:
- Collation: Complete; volume 1
- [6], 48
- 66 engraved plates
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~14.75in X 9.75in (37.5cm x 24.5cm)
- Very rare and desirable
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10649
Categories
Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
SALMON, Thomas
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete