Les Six voyages de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, ecuyer baron d'Aubonne, qu'il a fait en Turquie, en Perse et aux Indes.... Paris: 1679. 3 vols. in 2 parts, 12mo (155 x 95 mm). 404 and 304 leaves, Part I with additional engraved title, engraved portrait, 9 other engraved plates; Part II with 28 engraved plates. Contemporary vellum, titled in ink to spines, ink notations and illegible ownership inscription to flyleaves, browning, a few small tears. Best known as the man who brought the Hope diamond to Europe, Tavernier provided detailed descriptions and accompanying engraved plates of Indian coinage, gems, weapons, and the places he visited during his travels.
Les Six voyages de Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, ecuyer baron d'Aubonne, qu'il a fait en Turquie, en Perse et aux Indes.... Paris: 1679. 3 vols. in 2 parts, 12mo (155 x 95 mm). 404 and 304 leaves, Part I with additional engraved title, engraved portrait, 9 other engraved plates; Part II with 28 engraved plates. Contemporary vellum, titled in ink to spines, ink notations and illegible ownership inscription to flyleaves, browning, a few small tears. Best known as the man who brought the Hope diamond to Europe, Tavernier provided detailed descriptions and accompanying engraved plates of Indian coinage, gems, weapons, and the places he visited during his travels.
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