Narrative of The Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the years 1857, '58, '59.
New York. Harper & Brothers, Publishers. 1860. First American edition. Stock ID #142838 A history, told in the format of a personal narrative, of the proceedings of the Special Mission to China and Japan, which extended over a period of two years. When referring to this item please quote stockid 142838.
60 black and white wood engravings, chromolithograph frontispiece showing "A Winter Scene in Japan", with foxed tissue-guard. xvi + 645pp, appendices. Original cloth stamped and lettered in gilt. 23 x 14cm.
Price: $500.00 AU
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