GOLOVNIN, Vasilii Mikhailovich (1776-1831). Recollections of Japan, Comprising a Particular Account of the Religion, Language, Government, Laws and Manners of the People . London: Henry Colburn, 1819. A handsome copy of the first edition in English of Golovnin's observations on Japanese culture . The Russian captain made voyages around the world between 1807-1809 and 1817-1819; in 1811, while mapping the Kurile Islands, he was taken prisoner by the Japanese and held until 1813. Lada-Mocarski 65 (note); Wickersham 6161. Octavo (206 x 125mm). Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, spine gilt in compartments (some rubbing to extremities). Provenance : John Randall Books of Asia.
GOLOVNIN, Vasilii Mikhailovich (1776-1831). Recollections of Japan, Comprising a Particular Account of the Religion, Language, Government, Laws and Manners of the People . London: Henry Colburn, 1819. A handsome copy of the first edition in English of Golovnin's observations on Japanese culture . The Russian captain made voyages around the world between 1807-1809 and 1817-1819; in 1811, while mapping the Kurile Islands, he was taken prisoner by the Japanese and held until 1813. Lada-Mocarski 65 (note); Wickersham 6161. Octavo (206 x 125mm). Contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, spine gilt in compartments (some rubbing to extremities). Provenance : John Randall Books of Asia.
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