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Illustrations for Samuel Baron's 'A description of the kingdom of Tonqueen'

IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0117 MS 828

Held at: Royal Society

Title: Illustrations for Samuel Baron's 'A description of the kingdom of Tonqueen'

Date(s): 1684-1685

Level of description: sub-fonds

Extent: 12 items

Name of creator(s): Unknown

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Drawings of the customs and manners of Tonkin [Hanoi], Vietnam, to accompany the written description of Samuel Baron (fl.1670s-1690s) of Fort St George, Madras. Engraved versions of these illustrations were later published as part of 'A collection of voyages and travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts', ed. Awsham and John Churchill (London, 1732). Manuscript amendments and inscriptions indicate some pre-publication correction, probably by the printer.

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Language/scripts of material: English

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Open

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No publication without written permission. Apply to Archivist in the first instance.

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Ink on paper, coloured.

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Detailed catalogue

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DESCRIPTION NOTES

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Archivist's note: Copied from the Royal Society catalogue by Sarah Drewery.