Au Japon avec Joao Rodrigues 1580-1620
Paris: Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian, 1998. First edition. Softcover. 4to. 237pp. Original illustrated wrappers. A shortened version of João Rodrigues' biography who was a Portuguese member of the Society of Jesus and a missionary in Japan. He wrote several books such as "Vocabulario da Lingoa de Lapam" and "Arte de Lingoa de Lapam", dictionary and grammar books respectively. Illustrated with color and b/w reproductions of photographs and maps on glossy paper. Corners and head and tail of spine slightly creased, minor staining to wraps. Text in French. Wraps in good, interior in very good condition. g. Item #22691
ISBN: 9728462026
Price: $85.00
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