China and Japan: Being a Narrative of the Cruise of the U.S. Steam-Frigate Powhatan, in the Years 1857, '58, '59, and '60. Including an Account of the Japanese Embassy to the United States. Illustrated with Life Portraits of the Embassadors and their Principal Officials.
Philadelphia. Charles Desilver. 1861. 2nd Edition. Lacks the plates, maps and some of the adverts. xii + 448pp. Blue Victorian binding with gilt device stamped on front board and spine. Covers rubbed and worn at corners and head and tail of spine. A little shaken and discoloured. An important primary..... More