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London: Folio Society, 2018. First Edition Thus, First Impression First Printing. Hardcover. As New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Bird, Isabella. A mint copy as received directly from The Folio Society, having been removed from the publisher's shrink wrap, checked for flaws - of which there are none, photographed and shelved. This is a landmark edition of Isabella Bird's monumental journey down the Yangtze river in 19th-century China, featuring over 100 photographs, each carefully restored by Folio. Bound in silk-like teal cloth, printed and blocked in gold and black. 11'' x 7¼''. Printed on Arctic Volume Ivory Paper and set in Dante. 448 pages. 106 duotone photographs and 4 mono drawings. Fold-out map in corner pocket. Blocked slipcase. Isabella Bird was the most remarkable female traveller of the 19th century, and her subsequent travel books have become classics of the genre. Famed for extraordinary journeys which would be impressive even by today's… Read More