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PSALMANAZAR, George. Memoirs of ****. Commonly Known by the Name of George Psalmanazar; A Reputed Native of Formosa. Written by Himself In order to be published after his Death. Containing An Account of his Education, Travels, Adventures... London: Printed For The Executrix, ... 1764. First edition. 8vo., recently rebound in tan half calf, marble boards, raised bands, leather spine label, ii, 364pp. A fine copy. George Psalmanazar [1679 ? - 1763] claimed to be the first Formosan to visit Europe. For some years he convinced many in Britain, but was later revealed to be an impostor. In 1704 Psalmanazar published a book entitled An Historical and Geographical Description of Formosa, an Island subject to the Emperor of Japan which purported to be a detailed description of Formosan customs, geography and political economy, but which was in fact a complete invention on Psalmanazar's part. $850.00 |
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