Subject: Voyages and travels--Bibliography--Catalogs

Bibliotheca Asiatica
AuthorBjörck & Börjesson (Firm)
PlaceStockholm
PublisherBjörck & Börjesson
CollectionRicci Institute Library
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook (Sale catalog)
SeriesCatalogue (Björck & Börjesson (Firm)) ; 522
ShelfReading Room
Call NumberZ997.A1 B52 1990
Description1 v. : ill. (some col. plates) ; 30 cm.
NoteBibliotheca Asiatica / Björck & Börjesson.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The library of a gentleman
AuthorAntiquariaat ForumAsher Rare Books
PlaceUtrecht
Publisher't Goy-Houten
CollectionRicci Institute Library
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook (Auction catalog)
ShelfStacks
Call NumberZ997.R6654 F678 2016
Description116 p.; illus. ; 30 cm
Note
The library of a gentleman / Antiquariaat Forum & Author Asher Rare Books
 
The catalogue features a collection of 212 rare and important printed books and manuscripts from the unnamed gentleman's private library. The collection had a strong European flavor and covered a wide range of subjects, including natural and human history, science, medicine, religion, travel, and more, with many items noted for their exquisite illustrations and color plates.