JAPAN -- CASEMBROOT, F. de. De Medusa in de wateren van Japan, in 1863 en 1864. 's-Grav., Gebr. v. Cleef, 1865. xii, (2), 150 pp. W. 5 fold. & tinted lithogr. maps. Rebound in grey cloth, or. covers cut out and laid down, uncut. (Stamps erased on title and on first leaf introduction).
First edition and rare work on the turbulent mission of the 'S.S. Medusa' in the Japanese waters in 1863 & 1864, under command of the Dutch naval officer François de Casembroot (1817-95). - Cordier, 579 (mentions only the 2nd ed.); Tiele, 234; NNBW III, 206-8.€ 500
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