Beschreibung:

ELLIS, HENRY. 1777-1869.Journal of the Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China; Comprising a Correct Narrative of the Public Transactions of the Embassy, of the Voyage to and from China, and of the Journey from the Mouth of the Pei-Ho to the Return to Canton. London: John Murray 1817.
4to (270 x 212 mm). Engraved portrait frontis, 7 hand-colored aquatint plates, 3 maps (one folding, with tears). Calf-backed boards, worn, dried, front cover detached, first gathering loose, dampstaining.
Provenance: George Warre (engraved bookplate).
Ellis, in the capacity of third commissioner, accompanied Lord Amherst's embassy to China in 1816. He provides a detailed account of the expedition, including its early curtailment due to Amherst's refusal to kowtow to the Emperor. "This edition, with hand-coloured aquatints, is much prized" (Hill 542). Abbey Travel 536; Cordier Sinica 2393; Lust 509.Additional informationAuction informationBuyers' ObligationsALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.Buyers' Premium and ChargesFor all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armor, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky28% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $50,000 up to and including $1,000,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $1,000,000 up to and including $6,000,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of $6,000,000.Payment NoticesPayment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.Shipping NoticesIf you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending.Please note our shipping quotes are bespoke and require special care and handling from our team and shippers. Shipping will be booked after payment is received. Please allow 7-14 business days from the time of booking for packing and dispatch, depending on your chosen shipping method. If your purchase is time sensitive, or you wish to explore other options, please see our list of alternative third party shippers in New York and Los Angeles who may be able to assist you.If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team.Lot Symbols¤Without reserveLot to be sold without reserve.Related DepartmentsBooks & ManuscriptsConditions of SaleView Conditions of Sale