An Historical, Geographical, and Philosophical View of the Chinese Empire;: Comprehending a description of the fifteen provinces of China, Chinese Tartary, Tributary states; Natural History of China; Government, Religion, Laws, Manners and Customs, Literature, Arts, Sciences, Manufactures, etc.
by W. Winterbotham
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
"To which is added, a copious account of Lord Macartney's Embassy, compiled from original communications," or "Narrative of the Embassy to China." Black cloth with gilt bands and particulars to spine. 1 gatefold map, 1 gatefold illustration. Black and white illustrations throughout. Foxing throughout. Pages 93-96, 317-318, 397-398 miscut but text not effected. [viii] 435 pp., 114 pp. 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5076
- Title
- An Historical, Geographical, and Philosophical View of the Chinese Empire;
- Author
- W. Winterbotham
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Ridgway and W. Button
- Place of Publication
- London
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- China
- Bookseller catalogs
- China - Fall/Winter 2019;
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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