Fold-out copperplate engraving of a Comedy presentation in Tunquin from Recueil de Plusieurs Relations et Traites by J.B.Tavernier, Chevalier and Baron D'Aubonne 1679. Tavernier's account of people and customs in Asia: Persecution of Christians in Japan; Trade negotiations with India ; customs in Tunquin (now Tonkin in Vietnam) and the East Indies. With 14 full page woodcut engravings of Tunquin customs. Published by Gervais Clouzier, Paris, Full original leather binding 178 pages 26cm x 19.5cm.