[WINDUS, JOHN]: - Reise nach Mequinetz, der Residenz des heutigen Kaysers von Fetz und Marocco, welche C. Stuart als Gross-Britannischer Gesandter Anno 1721 zur Erledigung der dortigen Gefangenen abgelegt hat. Hannover, Nicolaus Förster u. Sohn, 1726.

Small 4to. Pp. (xiv), 131, (5). With one engraved front portrait and 6 engraved plates. Half vellum on marbled paper covered boards, black morocco title label on spine. German edition, translated from the original English (London 1725) by F.C. Weber. Windus travelled with Commodore Charles Stewart in 1720 to treat for peace with the emperor of Morocco on behalf of George I. In January 1721 a treaty between Briatin and Morocco was signed at Ceuta. This edition has the same plates as the original but has also a portrait of the Emperor Moulai Ismail not found in the original. A beautiful copy. Gay 1294. Paulitschke 692. Playfair 342.
EUR 3000.00 [Appr.: US$ 4494 | £UK 2703.25 | JP¥ 396960] Booknumber: 99534

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