A narrative of an exploratory visit to each of the consular cities of China, and to the islands of Hong Kong and Chusan, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, in the years 1844, 1845, 1846.
Published by Seeley,, London,, 1847
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Seller: Shapero Rare Books, London, United KingdomShapero Rare Books
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Includes two views of Hong Kong. Second edition; 8vo., xviii, 532pp., double page map of China, hand-coloured in outline, 12 lithographed plates, original blindstamped cloth gilt, neatly recased with new endpapers, light spotting to plates, text clean and fresh, a very good example. Cordier, Sinica, 2102; Cf. Lust 558.
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- Title
- A narrative of an exploratory visit to each of the consular cities of China, and to the islands of Hong Kong and Chusan, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, in the years 1844, 1845, 1846.
- Author
- SMITH, Rev. George.
- Publisher
- Seeley,, London,
- Publication year
- 1847
- Binding
- Hardcover
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