Mijn Verblijf in Japan - My Sojourn in Japan by C.T. Van Assendelft de Coningh
[Japan] Very good example of this scarce book with the rarely seen, original covers. Van Assendelft de Coningh (1821-1890) first visited Japan in 1845 as an employee of the Dutch East India Company, but it wasn't until 1851 that he spent a few months ashore. In 1859, he again went to Japan and worked as a private merchant before returning to the Netherlands permanently in 1862. This particular copy was owned by Jeannette C. van der Corput, who wrote a translation into English of Henry Heusken's diary in 1964. She used this book for background information about Japan when Heusken lived there. Acquired from a descendant of Jeannette C. van der Corput.
Amsterdam. Gebroeders Kraay. 1856.
pp. [2], vi, 180. 23.2 x 13.8cm.
In very good condition. Ownership signature of Jeannette C. van der Corput at top of ffep. The spine has been professionally restored. Internally very good with only minor age wear. In new, custom-made, folding case. b34031139
