LAET, Joannes de. — De Imperio Magni Mogolis sive India vera commentarius.

1631 Engraved title, woodcut text illustrations. 12 unn., 299., 17 pp. index. 16mo. 17th century vellum. Leiden, ex offinina Elzevier, 1631. Johannes de Laet (1581-1649), director of the Dutch West Indies Company, composed a series of geographical works to inform clients about the various lands the company did business with. These works were entirely based on published materials and included details on topography, climate, agriculture, religion, customs, governmental structure, and wealth. - Willems 354 (note). ASIA ; GRAPHIC ARTS:ELSEVIER ;