Histoire de l'établissement, des progrès et de la décadence du christianisme dans l'empire du Japon. Où l'on voit les différentes révolutions qui ont agité cette monarchie pendant plus d'un siècle.

3 vols 12mo: [44]-337-[25], [2]-398-[34], 460-[22] pp. (some foxing esp. in vol. III, marginal dampstains).

Cont. mottled calf, gilt decorated spines on raised bands. Good copy.

First edition of this work on the Christian missions in Japan, from 1542 to 1717, by the Jesuit historian and traveller Charlevoix (1682-1761). With descriptions of the country, its politics, and Japanese customs, manners and costumes, etc. Ref. DBS II:1075:1. - Cordier, Japonica, 421. Prov. Libr. bookplate. - Ms. prov. crossed out on t.-p. - Mention of purchase in vol. I.