China: Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &C., Edited Principally From the Originals in the Cabinet of the Late M. Bertin;: With Observations Explanatory, Historical, and Literary (Translated from the French, embellished with plates, In Four Volumes(bound in two books))
by Breton de la Martiniere, Jean Baptiste Joseph
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London: (S. Gosnell for) J. J. Stockdale, 1812-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. 4 volumes bound in 2. Bound in contemporary gilt stamped calf. Rebacked. Marbled end sheets. [10], 128; [4], 125, [1]; [4], 135, [1]; [4], 160 pages. 80 uncolored stipple-engraved plates. Scattered browning, spotting throughout text. "Originated in the activities of Bertin, Secretary of State 1762-1780, who had responsibility for the Compagnie des Indes and the French Jesuits in Peking" - Lust 1243. The first French edition was printed in 1811-1812. Abbey Travel 535 note; Cordier, Sinica p 65; Colas 435; Lipperheide (1963) 1525.
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- Title
- China: Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &C., Edited Principally From the Originals in the Cabinet of the Late M. Bertin;: With Observations Explanatory, Historical, and Literary (Translated from the French, embellished with plates, In Four Volumes(bound in two books))
- Author
- Breton de la Martiniere, Jean Baptiste Joseph
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- (S. Gosnell for) J. J. Stockdale
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1812-01-01
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- 0.00 lbs
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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