Description: 1713 Tavernier VOYAGES Persia India Golconda DIAMONDS Bezoar Batavia Surat RARE Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was an important 17th-century voyager known for his six voyages to Persia and India in which he bought, sold, and traded rare gems and precious metals. The events of these journeys were recorded in his “Les Six Voyages”. This highly desirable book has become one of the most important references for gemologists and gem historians. Tavernier introduces his findings and arrivals at Japan, Persia, India, East Indies, Tonkin Kingdom (Vietnam), and reports on the Dutch excursions in Asia. This volume from the 1713 edition covers voyages and discovers in India and the Mogul Empire including:· Diamond and precious stone and metal miningo Golconda diamonds, mines and huntingo Pearlso Yellow and coral amberso Bezoar stones and its medicinal propertieso Gold mining in Africa and Asia· Voyages and discoveries in Batavia, Surat, Siamo Idol worship, pagan riteso Pagodaso Kings and royalso Arrival at Saint Helene Island Item number: #24828Price: $599 TAVERNIER, Jean-Baptiste Suite des Voyages de Monsieur Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, tome IV. A Rouen: Chez Eustache Herault, 1713. Details: · Collation: Complete; o [2], 367, [5]o 24 engravings, some folding· Language: French· Binding: Leather; tight and secure· Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm) Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 24828
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Rouen
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Publisher: Eustache Herault
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1713
Language: French
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Europe
Author: TAVERNIER, Jean-Baptiste
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Topic: Travel
