ID 519352
Lot 61 | Cristoforo Borri (1583-1632)
Estimate value
£ 2 000 – 3 000
Relatione della nuova missione delli pp. della Compagnia di Giesu, al regno della Cocincina. Rome: Francesco Corbelletti, 1631
First edition of 'Borri's important account of the Cochin China missions ... considered one of the best sources of information for the region, describing the physical, political and ecclesiastical conditions of the country. However, it is the observations that Borri made on the magnetic variation of the compass which many regard as more important' (Howgego). This work on Vietnam is divided into two parts, the first dealing with the geography of the country, while the second part looks at its religion. Cordier, Indosinica, 1917; Howgego B136.
Octavo (147 x 101mm). Woodcut Jesuit device to title and arms of the dedicatee, Pope Urbano VIII, to a2 (variable light browning and staining). Modern limp pasteboard binding (spine strengthened at head and foot).
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