Lot n° 496
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300 - 400
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Siam - Thailand
CHOISY (François Timoléon... - Lot 496 - Briscadieu
Siam - Thailand
CHOISY (François Timoléon de) abbé
Journal du voyage de Siam fait en 1685 et 1686 par M. L. D. C. Paris, Mabre-Cramoisy, 1687.
In-4. Freckles, some leaves browned.
Contemporary fawn calf, spine ribbed and decorated, red title page, accident to headband. Triple cold fillet framing the boards, gilt roulette on the edges, red edges.
Rare first edition. Interesting account written in the form of letters containing many details of daily life in Siam.
Abbé de Choisy was religious instructor to the Narai king of Siam.
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