Lot 55. MEYEN, Frans Johann Friedrich.

Scarce. ‘This the third voyage around the world of a Prussian ship, but the first account to be published, was undertaken by the Royal Company for Maritme Commerce. The author, Dr. Meyen, was medical doctor interested in natural history who accompanied the expedition in a private capacity’ (Forbes). Includes accounts of time spent in Rio de Janeiro, Valparaiso, Peru, Canton, and Hawaii, where the author collected botanical specimens and was given a banquet by the king. There is a lengthy section on Canton with a map of the factories as well as a chapter on the game of Go with two explanatory plates.

First edition. 2 vols, 4to, vi, v-viii, 493; vi, 414, [2]pp., lithographic frontispiece, folding map, folding plan of Canton, 2 engraved leaves of Chinese game pieces, uncut and partly unopened in original boards, the preferred issue on heavier laid paper, a little light damp-staining, mainly towards end, an excellent set.

[Borba de Moraes II, p570; Forbes 911; Sabin 48667; not in Hill. ]