Historical Account of the Embassy to the Emperor of China undertaken by order of the King of Great Britain, introducing the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, and preceded by an account of the causes of the Embassy and Voyage to China. Abridged principally From the Papers of Earl Macartney.

Historical Account of the Embassy to the Emperor of China undertaken by order of the King of Great Britain, introducing the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, and preceded by an account of the causes of the Embassy and Voyage to China. Abridged principally From the Papers of Earl Macartney. 1797. London: John Stockdale.

8vo (5x8.375") Heavy gilt, 1 label. 20th-century binding,3/4 tan calf, marble covers. A faint red stamp on the title page indicates that this book was once in the possession of a 'Visitation Convent' in St. Paul Minnesota. Some pages show some signs of foxing, not too heavy. The plates include plants, individuals, and folding maps. 33 copper plates in general and 2 folding maps. First edition.

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