361 - C. 1706 TWEE BYSONDERE SCHEEPS-TOGTEN OOST-INDIEN, JOAN DE BARROS (1496 – 1570)

C. 1706 TWEE BYSONDERE SCHEEPS-TOGTEN OOST-INDIEN, JOAN DE BARROS (1496 – 1570) Twee Bysondere Scheeps-Togten Na Oost-Indien, van Francisco d'Albuquerque, In het Jaar 1503. Leyden: Pieter vander Aa, c. 1706. 8vo, [40]pp., (6) Register. A loose text block of this history of the 1503 expedition to the East Indies undertaken by Francisco d'Albuquerque, cousin of the famed Afonso de Albuquerque, First Duke of Goa. The history was compiled by Joao de Barros (aka Joan, 1496 – 1570) as part of a series on the Portuguese expeditions to the East Indies. This edition published in the Dutch language by Pieter vander Aa of Leyden in the Netherlands. The book retains its engraved title page, as well as a foldout engraving toward the middle of the book depicting a conflict between the Portuguese and the local Indians near the coastline, the ships firing their cannons at the attackers. Dimensions: 7 x 4 1/2 in., (17.8 x 11.4 cm.) Condition: Text block loose, without covers. Foldout engraving with one small tear to left margin, no effect to image. Minor foxing consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.