Osório (da Fonseca), J. The history of the Portuguese, during the reign of Emmanuel. Containing all their discoveries, from the coast of Africk to the farthest parts of China. Now first translated into English by J. Gibbs. 2 Bde. London, Millar, 1752. (20,5:13,5 cm). 2 Bll., 376 S.; 1 Bl., 388 S. Gefleckte Kalbldr. d. Zt. mit Resten von Rvg. u. späteren Rsch., Leder an Gelenken u. Kapitalen beschädigt.

Palau 206498; Sabin 57807; Borba de M. 638. - Erste englische Ausgabe des zuerst 1571 erschienenen Berichts über die Entdeckungen der portugiesischen Seefahrer in der Regierungszeit von König Manuel I. - Gebräunt u. gering stockfl., gest. Exlibris in Bd. 2.

First english edition. Osorio chronicled the reign of King Manuel I of Portugal (1495-1521), during which many discoveries were made by the Portugese. - Somewhat browned, occasional faint foxing; engraved bookplate to vol. 2. Bound in contemp. speckled full-calf, damages to leather at head and tail of spines and joints, labels renewed.