Le Comte,L.

Today's Sina. Translated from the French. 4 vols. in 1 vol. Ffm., Lpz. a. Nbg., Fleischer for Riegel 1699 (tle. 1-2); Lpz., Kroniger a. Göbel Erben 1706 (tl. 3); O.O., Dr.a.J (ca. 1705, tl. 4). With engraved portrait front. and 19 (of 21, partly folded) copper plates. Bindery d. Zt. with marked title in gilt. (Spotted, cap. somewhat damaged). Lipperheide Le 6th tle. 1-2 in first German edition. Tle. 3-4 first published in German by Fleischer for Riegel 1700 - The Jesuit Le Comte (1655-1728) took part in a missionary journey to China from 1685-92. The plates show the imperial palace and observatory in Peking, from this a celestial globe, armillary spheres a.o., astronomical measuring instruments, furthermore costumes, uniforms, and depictions of ships. - Without plates 18 & 19. Somewhat browned, preface & dedication leaf with several clippings & missing parts, printed ownership inscription on the back. Ownership inscription a.V.