Bidspirit auction | Wenceslau de Moraes

Wenceslau de Moraes - Paisagens da China e do Japão, 1ª Edição - Wenceslau de Moraes, 1906. Published in Lisbon in 1906 by Livraria Editora Viúva Tavares Cardoso, this is the very rare first edition of ”Landscapes of China and Japan” by Wenceslau de Moraes. A landmark work of Portuguese travel literature and orientalist introspection, this volume is a fundamental testament to the author's sensitivity towards the Far East. The copy, in octavo format of 284 pages + [iv], is in very good condition, retaining its original cover and featuring a leather binding with gilt details on the spine. The work includes collector's notes, giving it a carefully considered provenance. It is a highly valued piece, indispensable for collectors of travel literature and bibliophiles seeking first editions of Moraes.