248 - ASIA. EAST INDIES. FAR EAST. INDONESIA.

ASIA. EAST INDIES. FAR EAST. INDONESIA. A set of 11 works in 14 volumes -HEDIN, Sven. In the Sands of Asia. Paris, Félix Juven, 1903. Large 8vo, [4] leaves including frontispiece, IV-393 pp. Publisher’s green percaline, illustrated top cover, gilt edges (stain on top cover, torn cap, foxing). First book in the series *L’Asie inconnue*. Includes 3 maps and numerous reproductions of photographs taken by the author. -BARBIE DU BOCAGE. *Essay on the History of Trade in the East Indies*. Paris, Librairie de Challamel Ainé, 1864. In-8. 128 pp. Publisher’s paperback (unbound, stains on the cover, slight foxing on a few pages). Excerpt from the *Revue maritime et coloniale*, 1864. -FONTANIER, Victor. *Voyage dans l’archipel indien*. Paris, Ledoyen, 1852. In-8, (3)-XV-320 pp. Contemporary red half-maroquin binding, spine with decorative faux raised band, gilt title, speckled edges (very minor soiling on the binding, slight discoloration in the printed text). First edition. Journey to Singapore and Java and through Italy, Germany, and Greece. Numerous political observations, a visit to Jakarta, picturesque descriptions. Naturalist Victor Fontanier (1796–1857) traveled in the East from 1822 to 1829 before becoming Consul of Singapore in 1846. His account ends upon his return to France during the Revolution of 1848. In the appendix: Treaty between England and Holland with notes; List of the main items imported into Singapore and Shipping traffic at the Port of Singapore during the official year 1844–1845. Cordier, Sinica, 1466. - CHAVANNES DE LA GIRAUDIERE, Hippolyte. The Chinese over a Period of 4,458 Years. Tours: Ad. Mame & Cie, 1845. In-8, publisher’s black percaline binding. - COLLET. Tobacco. Brussels: Falk Fils, 1903. Large in-8 paperback, illustrated in black (photos within and in the text). Published by the Société d’Études coloniales; illustrated cover. - CHAILLEY-BERT. Java and Its Inhabitants. Armand Colin, 1914, in-12, paperback, printed cover. - Marcel DESTOMBES. The World Map by Petrus Plancius, engraved by Josua van der Elde, 1604, based on the sole surviving copy. Published by the Hanoi Geographical Society. Reprint in a folder with flaps, small folio (folder shows wear). - CHARLEVOIX. History and General Description of Japan, 1736. 4 volumes, in-16 (out of 9), in contemporary havana calf (binding worn). - EDME MENTELLE; MALTE BRUN. Mathematical, Physical, and Political Geography of All Parts of the World... Paris: H. Tardieu / Laporte, Year XII (1803). Asia volume only. -PELLETIER DOISY. Paris–Tokyo: My Expedition. Paris: Edouard Champion, 1925. Large oblong in-4 (some foxing on the cover). Paperback. Illustrated with 48 original woodcuts by Jacques Boullaire, printed in two tones. Limited edition of 200 copies signed by the author. An illustrated account of the Paris-Tokyo flight by Captain Pelletier-Doisy and Mechanic Adjutant Bésin from April 24 to June 9, 1924. -MAYBON. The Japanese Theater. Paris, Henri Laurens, 1925. In-4, garnet half-maroquin, spine highlighted with blind-stamped bands, gilt title. Numerous illustrations and plates. A fine copy.