First published in Spanish by Grassi, 1585. Italian translation published 1586 by Giovanni Martinelli and 5 others in Rome in addition to Grassi. See Palau y Dulcet

"Viaggio fatto dall' isole Filippine à [China] del 1577"--P. 135-233

"Viaggio fatto da Siviglia alla China dal p.f. Martino Egnatio"--P. 301-379

Woodcuts coat of arms on t.p. of Sixtus V, to whom the work is dedicated. Head- and tail-pieces, initials (some historiated)

Signatures: a-b⁴ ²a-d⁴ A-Z⁸ 2A⁶ (2A6 verso blank)

Palau y Dulcet (2. ed.)

Binding: old vellum. Title written at head of spine

Signature and purchase statement on t.p. of William Anstruther, who bought this vol. on 12 April 1630. Inscription in English concerning Chinese religion on front pastedown, dated 1748. Two signatures of Daniel Whyte dated 31 August 1844 at Liverpool, one with price of 4d. Modern pencilled signature on front flyleaf of Halls Berkeley, Tunbridge Wells

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