Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood's Antiquarian Book Auction on 6th September 2017 includes a rare folio titled An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Great Tartar Cham Emperour of China ... Wherein the cities, towns, villages, ports, rivers etc... are ingeniously described by Mr John Nieuhoff.
A rare folio dated 1669 described by Mr John Nieuhoff
This rare work dated 1669, is illustrated with finely engraved copper plates, including an early double page plan of Canton.
The pre-sale estimate is £5,000-£6,000 and it will be included in the Antiquarian Book Auction on 6th September 2017. Viewing for the auction is on Saturday, 2nd September 9:00am - 12 noon; Monday, 4th September 9:00am - 5.15pm and Tuesday, 5th September 9:00am - 5.15pm.
