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Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron by M.C. Perry, '1857'

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'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the China Seas and Japan; performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854' by M.C. Perry. Complete narrative with tinted lithographs, plates, wood cuts, maps and fold-out map and facsimiles of Japanese painting, published in 1857. Including the suppressed nude bathing plate "Public Bath at Simoda". Period half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt. Front board partly loose. General age-related toning, few damp stains. Pages and plates show some foxing and wear.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1857
  • Condition:
    Period half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt. Front board partly loose. General age-related toning, few damp stains. Pages and plates show some foxing and wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-080781stDibs: LU3054321116012

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