Narrative of My Captivity in Japan, During the Years 1811, 1812, and 1813; with Observations on the Country and the People, to Which Is Added an Account of Voyages to the Coasts of Japan, and of Negotiations with the Japanese, for the Release of the Author and His Companions , Volumes I and II, Complete (One, Two, 1, 2) by Golownin, Captain (Vasilii Mikhailovich); Captain Petr Rikord; (Golovnin) - 1818

Second edition. Macmillan. London. 1921. 2 volumes. Crown 8vo. xxvii, 563pp. Frontis., 87 further plates, of which 3 are colour, 3 folding maps in text, a further large folding map in rear pocket; xix, (1), 594pp + adverts, frontis., 97 further plates, one of which is coloured folding, folding map in text, two further folding maps in rear pocket. Original publisher's decorative cloth, gilt, rubbed and worn to extremities. Toning to eps. Teg. Heffer & Sons booksellers plates to fep of each volume.

Brigadier-General Sir Percy Molesworth Sykes KCIE, CB, CMG, RGS Patron's Gold Medal (1867-1945) soldier, diplomat, explorer, eminent orientalist and author.

"It describes in considerable detail the geography, legends and history of Persia from the earliest times of Elam and Babylon. A Persian bibliophile has described it as "probably the best history of the country we have today in any language other than Persian" (Ghani, p. 363)." Encyclopaedia Iranica.

From the Preface to this Second Edition: "During… Read More

1871 Japanese Woodblock 18 Histories Outline China Song Dynasty Xianzhi Meiji 7v
Today, "Eighteen History Outlines" is still the most read history book by Japanese people. (Chen Sunchen)
A 19th-century Sino-Japanese woodblock printing of "Eighteen Histories Outlines" bound in the fukurotoji style. "Eighteen Histories Outlines" (Shiba shilue 十八史略) is a concise general history text created in the Yuan dynasty written by the Song Dynasty scholar Zeng Xianzhi, which achieved widespread popularity in the Ming dynasty. During the Meiji Restoration period, a demand for abbreviated histories arose in Japan leading to large-scale publications of 'Eighteen Histories Outlines' and creating "a profound impact on Japanese society, culture, and historiography, with a legacy extending into the contemporary period." This book was used as required material in primary schools and as a textbook for government officials in learning Chinese history.
This 1871 edition of the Eighteen History Outlines
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1883 1ed TOKYO Japan Illustrated Japanese City of Tokio Meiji Greey SIGNED
Greey's book 'The Wonderful City of Tokio' is a story of what American people did while living in Japan, and their adventures with their Japanese friends. It was written by a merchant who worked in Japan for many years with essays on the glories of Tokio, including
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Visiting a lacquer maker,
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How the Japanese make Chinese ink,
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The fan maker's,
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Porcelain makers,
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Musical concerts,
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Sacred place visits,
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Japanese dry-goods store,
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Harvesting rice,
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New Year's festivities.

This book provides an excellent insight into art manufacturing of the Meiji period and includes 169 illustrations throughout including the cover board.

This copy includes the Edward Greey's inscription and autograph!

Item number: #12521
Price: $499
GREEY, Edward
The wonderful city of Tokio; or, Further adventures of the Jewett family and their friend Oto Nambo… Read More

Paris, France: Librairie Universelle, 1905. Book. Fine-. Half-Leather. Possible First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Half-leather hardcover with marbled boards and endpapers; top edge gilt; no jacket; ribbon marker; text in French; color and b&w illustrations. No date but a previous owner has penciled 1905 on copyright page. Fine minus condition..

Nagasaki, 1828. folded sheet printed on both sides. 32 x 91 cm (12½ x 35¾"). very good. One folded sheet printed on both sides. 32 x 91 cm (12½ x 35¾"). OCLC World/Cat cites only one copy, held at Indiana University. A chronological table of events in Nagasaki from 1570 to the year of publication. Light wear with minor creasing, small pinhole at lower left corner; near fine. Ships from Hawaii with free Priority Mail upgrade wordwide.

1865 1ed Social Life of Chinese CHINA Opium Drinking Games Missionary DoolittleJustus Doolittle was an American missionary to China who is most famous for his book 'Social Life of the Chinese', a valuable work focused on Chinese life and social customs. According to J.L. Scott, "Doolittle exhaustively explored practices and events in Fuzhou, Fujian, where he was a missionary for 14 years. Few aspects of everyday life escaped his attention. Doolittle is especially strong when describing domestic religious practices and public holidays and ceremonies."Doolittle was also focused on curing the problem of opium addiction with Jesus. Doolittle himself explained,"The vice of opium smoking has long since become a giant obstacle to the welfare and the prosperity of this people. The consumption of opium is rapidly on the increase in this city as well as in other parts of the empire, and its ravages are becoming more awful. The nation is becoming poorer and poorer." (Baumler, p.49)In addition to opium addiction,… Read More

1794 History of INDIA Asia MAPS Egypt Hindustan Robertson Scottish Enlightenment

William Robertson was a notable 18th-century Scottish historian, and, according to Humphreys, 'made significant contributions to the writing of Scottish history and the history of Spain and Spanish America.' While Robertson was most known for his histories of America and Great Britain, he also published an historical account of India.


In this work, 'An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge of India', Robertson explored the commercial and cultural connections India had with the West through the end of the 15th-century. According to Stewart Brown, this work
"represents one of the more significant achievements of the late Scottish Enlightenment."

This fine work features 2 enormous, folding maps of India.

Item number: #5837
Price: $550
ROBERTSON, William
An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India : and the progress of trade with that country prior to the discovery of… Read More

Paris, France: Librairie Universelle, 1905. Book. Fine-. Half-Leather. Possible First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Half-leather hardcover with marbled boards and endpapers; top edge gilt; no jacket; ribbon marker; text in French; color and b&w illustrations. No date but a previous owner has penciled 1905 on copyright page. Fine minus condition..

1862 Japanese Woodblock Print Shaka Hasso Snake Demon Samurai Color Illustrated

A rare, 19th-century Japanese woodblock print of 'Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko." "Shaka Hassou Yamato Bunko" is a biography of Buddha written by Mantei Oga and illustrated by Ichiyousai Toyokuni. Buddhism originated in Northern India, or present-day Nepal where the historical Buddha (Prince Siddhartha, Gautama Buddha), was born and lived. When Buddhism arrived in Japan, Siddhartha became known in Japan as Shaka or Shakamuni. Stories of Shaka's life were commonly told through selecting eight events to represent his life. This 'Shaka Hassou,' was aimed at the general populace, using the "eight phases" as a device to teach the important points of Shaka's life as well as a means of entertainment.
This rare 1862 edition is written in the typical handwritten column format with illustrations of snakes, battles, samurai, courtesans, demons, and more!
Item number: #16818
Price: $499
Mantei Oga
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1904 1st ed Japan HUGE Russo-Japanese WAR Asia Korea Military Photos FOLIO

'Japan: Her Strength and Her Beauty'
contains photographs of the Japanese armed forces, portraits of military and naval officers and other governmental officials plus scenes of Japan at the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War. This book was written to give a clear picture of Japan as it existed in the late 19th and early 20th century and how it came to be that way, depicting not only war over Korea and the Emperor, but temples, pagodas, jinrikishas, tea houses, gardens, sacred bridges, wrestlers, workmen, women, art, architecture, religion, and much more!
This 1904 first edition is profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings by Henry Reuterdahl, Fletcher Ransom, Sidney Adamson and Genjiro Yeto, with an original cover design by J. Leyendecker.

Item number: #17985
Price: $499
REUTERDAHL, Henry
Japan: her strength and her beauty.
New York: P.F. Collier, 1904. First Edition.

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Collation: Complete with… Read More