Bellum Tartaricum, or, The conquest of the great and most renowned empire of China, by the invasion of the Tartars : who in these last seven years, have wholy subdued that vast empire : together with a map of the provinces, and chief cities of the countries, for the better understanding of the story / written originally in Latine by Martin Martinius, present in the country at most of the passages herein related ; and now faithfully translated into English.
| Author/creator | Martini, Martino |
| Other author | Crook, John, -1669, printer. |
| Other author | Strong, Elizabeth D., former owner. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for John Crook ..., 1654. |
| Description | 8 unnumbered pages, 240 pages, 1 unnumbered folded leaf of plates : map, portrait ; 15 cm (8vo) |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | De bello Tartarico historia. English |
| Portion of title | Bellum Tartaricum |
| Portion of title | Conquest of the great and most renowned empire of China, by the invasion of the Tartars |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy has pencilled autographs of "Elizabeth D. Strong, Setauket, L.I. ... Fall 1912" on front and rear fly-leaves. |
| General note | With engraved frontispiece. |
| General note | Signatures: A⁴ B-Q⁸. |
| General note | Woodcuts: initials; head-pieces. |
| General note | With side- and shoulder-notes. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain |
| References | Wing (2nd ed.) M858 |
| References | English short title catalogue, R208642 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024 |
| Genre/form | History. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Item at the bindery | DS753.7 .M37 1654 | Item at the bindery |