Title: A General Description of China, containing the topography of the fifteen provinces which compose this vast empire, that of Tartary, the isles, and other tributary countries; the number and situation of its cities, the state of its population, the natural history of its animals, vegetables and minerals. Together with the latest accounts that have reached Europe of the government, religion, manners, customs, arts and sciences of the Chinese. Illustrated by a new and correct map of China, and other copper plates Author: Grosier, [Jean-Baptiste], Abbe Place: London Publisher: G.G.J. and J. Robinson Date: 1788 Description: 2 volumes. With 15 copper-engraved plates, 1 folding; folding copper-engraved map hand-colored in outline. 21x13 cm. (8¼x5"), period tree calf, rebacked with later tan calf tooled in gilt, earlier morocco spine labels. First Edition in English. Overview of Chinese history and culture, with a view towards correcting negative European impressions of the Chinese people. With engraved name of John Shewell mounted on front endpapers. Provenance: Collection of Margaret Gee. Lot Amendments Condition: Spines a bit faded, fine or nearly so. Item number: 220101
Title: A General Description of China, containing the topography of the fifteen provinces which compose this vast empire, that of Tartary, the isles, and other tributary countries; the number and situation of its cities, the state of its population, the natural history of its animals, vegetables and minerals. Together with the latest accounts that have reached Europe of the government, religion, manners, customs, arts and sciences of the Chinese. Illustrated by a new and correct map of China, and other copper plates Author: Grosier, [Jean-Baptiste], Abbe Place: London Publisher: G.G.J. and J. Robinson Date: 1788 Description: 2 volumes. With 15 copper-engraved plates, 1 folding; folding copper-engraved map hand-colored in outline. 21x13 cm. (8¼x5"), period tree calf, rebacked with later tan calf tooled in gilt, earlier morocco spine labels. First Edition in English. Overview of Chinese history and culture, with a view towards correcting negative European impressions of the Chinese people. With engraved name of John Shewell mounted on front endpapers. Provenance: Collection of Margaret Gee. Lot Amendments Condition: Spines a bit faded, fine or nearly so. Item number: 220101
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