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THB[Exploration and Travel] Perry Expediton to China and Japan, 1856, 3 Volumes, 1st Edition With Bathing Plate
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TimedJun 5, 2017 - Jun 26, 2017
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Hawks, Francis. NARRATIVE OF THE EXPEDITION OF AN AMERICAN SQUADRON TO THE CHINA SEAS AND JAPAN performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the government of the United States. Washington, D.C.: Beverly Tucker, Senate Printer, 1856. 3 Volumes Complete. 11 3/4 by 9 1/4 inches in mixed cloth bindings. Volume 1. Narrative ... compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers at his request under his supervision, by Francis L. Hawks. -- v. 2. [Reports and observations by various members of the expedition]. -- v. 3. Observations on the zodiacal light from April 2, 1853 to April 22, 1855 ... with conclusions from the data thus obtained, by Rev. George Jones. 537;414;705 pp. Complete with all maps, plates, charts, etc. including dozens of tinted lithographs and hand-colored plates. The voyage that opened Japan to the United States. Including the scarce suppressed nude bathing plate facing page I:408. Hill 1332; Sabin 30968.
Bindings faded and stained; contents complete and in Very Good condition -- plates clean and fresh.Condition
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