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Petech, Luciano (Editor) I Missionari Italiani nel Tibet e nel Nepal. I - IV: I Cappuccini Marchigiani. (1707-1769); Volumes V - VII: Ippolito Desideri S.I. (1715-1721) Rome La Libreria dello Stato 1952-1956
First edition Seven volumes, 4to, in total 2,266 pages, 7 plates, 12 maps. Text in Italian. Il Nuovo Ramusio II. Each volume limited to 900 numbered copies only. A very good set in original wrappers, still individually wrapped in publishers brown paper. This set weighs 9 kg and may incur additional shipping charges.

A comprehensive record of missionary letters from Tibet and Nepal in the eighteenth century.