Bidspirit auction | Wenceslau de Moraes

Wenceslau de Moraes - Dai-Nippon, 2ª Edição - Wenceslau de Moraes, 1923. Published in 1923, this is the second edition of ”Dai-Nippon, ” a seminal work of Portuguese Orientalism that marks the beginning of Wenceslau de Moraes' Japanese writing phase. The volume, in octavo format with [xxiv] + 302 pages, is in good condition, featuring a leather binding with gold details. The copy is particularly noteworthy for containing an autograph dedication to Fernão Mendes Pinto, giving it added historical and literary significance. This piece is fundamental to understanding Moraes' work, being one of the cornerstones of his production dedicated to Japan.