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RAFFLES, Thomas Stamford.
The History of Java.
The History of Java is a book written by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles and published in 1817. It describes the history of the island of Java from ancient times. The most significant work on Java. Raffles' longest-lasting achievement was the founding of modern Singapore. He was also heavily involved in the conquest of the Indonesian island of Java from the Dutch and French in 1811. He lived on the island as Governor for several years, conducting a detailed study of its history and culture.
- Published
- London: Black, Parbury, et al., 1817.
- References
- Tooley 391; Abbey Travel II 554; Bobins I 304.
- Plates
- 11
- Binding/Size
- M=4to
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: Black, Parbury, et al., 1817.
- Ref
- 193
2 vols. FIRST EDITION. Numerous b/w and colour illustrations. 479; 288 [iv] cclx pp. Hardcover. 4to. 3/4 burgundy leather over red cloth-covered boards. Top edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Inner hinges strengthened. Some light scattered foxing - on the whole, a lovely copy. Raffles was a Governor of Java, and it is said that he completed the 'History' in seven months. He was knighted by the Prince Regent in 1817 after publication. Coloured plates in order: Volume 1. 1. A Javan of the lower class. 2. A Javan Woman of the lower class. 3. A Javan Chief in his ordinary dress. 4. A Javan in the War dress. 5. A Javan in the Court dress. 6. A Madurese of the rank of Mantu. 7. A Penganton Wadon or Brode. 8. A Penganton Lanang or Bridegroom. 9. A Ronggeng or damcing girl. 10. A Map of Java... (large folding) Volume 2. 11. A Papuan or Native of New Guinea, 10 years old.
