An Historical and Descriptive Account of China; Its Ancient and Modern History, Language, Literature, Religion, Government, Industry, Manners, and Social State ; Intercourse with Europe from the Earliest Ages ; Missions and Embassies to the Imperial Court ; British and Foreign Commerce ; Directions to Navigators ; State of Mathematics and Astronomy ; Survey of its Geography, Geology, Botany, and Zoology [3 vols]

Murray, Hugh; Lynn, Captain Thomas; Wallace, William; Burnet, Gilbert

Published by Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1843

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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8vo (small). 3 vols in custom red cloth slipcase. Third edition, revised and enlarged. Small 8vo, (4.25" x 6.75") Full red cloth, gilt titles and devices. Recently professionally rebacked with original spines laid down. 368; 498; 462 pp. B&W engraved illustrations in text, incl. engraved half-titles, B&W folding map to vol. I. Christmas gift inscription to front pastedown of vol. I dated 1846. Light general soiling to cloth commensurate with age. Light chafing to extremities, some bumping to corners, a few small spots of wear. Sporadic foxing to interior, mostly to front and end matter. Light edge toning. Seller Inventory # 011551

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Title: An Historical and Descriptive Account of ...

Publisher: Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh

Publication Date: 1843

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 3rd Edition.

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