Author
Montanus, Arnoldus
Uniform title
Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost-Indische maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland, aan de Kaiseren van Japan. English
Title
Remarkable addresses by way of embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Emperor of Japan. : Containing a description of their several territories, cities, temples, and fortresses; their religions, laws, and customs; their prodigious vvealth, and gorgeous habits; the nature of their soil, plants, beasts, hills, rivers, and fountains: with the character of the ancient and modern Japanners. / Collected out of their several writings and journals by Arnoldus Montanus. English'd, and adorn'd with above a hundred several sculptures, by John Ogilby Esq; His Majesties cosmographer, geographick printer, and Master of the revels in the Kingdom of Ireland..
Varying form of title
Caption title: Memorable embassy to the emperor of Japan
Imprint
London, : Printed by Tho. Johnson for the author, and are to be had at his house in White-Fryers., M.DC.LXX. [1671]
Physical description
[4], 488, [2] p., [26] leaves of plates (most double leaved of larger and folded) : ill., map ; fol.
Note
Signatures of copy in hand: B-Z⁴ Aa-Zz⁴ Aaa-Qqq⁴ (wanting all before gathering B).
Note
Title-page printed in red and black; engraved head-pieces and initials; printed marginalia.
Note
An English translation, by John Ogilby, of: Gedenkwaerdige gesantschappen der Oost-Indische maatschappy in 't Vereenigde Nederland, aan de Kaiseren van Japan.
Note
In addition to the engraved plates there are numerous engraved illustrations within the text.
Note
Caption title on page 1: "A memorable embassy to the emperor of Japan.".
Citation/references note
ESTC, R218646
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), M2486A
Provenance
Printed bookplate with a rectangular border and inscription “This book belongs to the library in the vicarage house of Gillingham in Dorset: being one of the books given by [blank] Freke, esq; to the said library, A.D. [blank]. Attested by me (this 12 April 1735) William Newton, Vicar and Minister of Wingham, Kent. No. [blank]”. “Thomas” added in manuscript in gap before “Freke”. “260” added in manuscript in gap following “No”.
Part of the Gillingham Parochial Library, bequeathed to the vicar and feoffees of the parish lands of Gillingham, Dorset by Thomas Freke (d. 1718?), and placed on permanent loan in Salisbury Cathedral Library 25 November 1992. "E,2" inscribed on upper flyleaf. Spine label (now on upper board) with "249". Gillingham reference E2/260/249.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
17th-century paper boards; wanting cover; sewn on six supports; paper label with title on upper board.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect: wanting title page and all before gathering B; wanting plates. It seems most likely that this is ESTC R218646 (Wing M2486A), but it could be ESTC R20211 (Wing M2485, formerly O167), which has the following title and imprint: Atlas Japannensis: being remarkable addresses by way of embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Emperor of Japan. London: printed by Tho. Johnson for the author, and are to be had at his house in White Fryers, M. DC. LXX.
Subject
East India Company
Subject
Japan (Place) Description and travel Early works to 1800.
Subject
United Provinces of the Netherlands (Place) Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Ogilby, John translator.
Added entry--name
Ogilby, John printer.
Added entry--name
Freke, Thomas former owner.
Added entry--name
Nederlandsche Oost-Indische Compagnie
Added entry--name
St. Mary the Virgin (Church : Gillingham, Dorset : England) owner.
Added entry--uncontrolled related/analytical title
Atlas Japannensis: being remarkable addresses by way of embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Emperor of Japan.
Added entry--place
England London.
B8857
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