Lot 129
F. L. Hawks, Narrative of the expedition[...] to China and Japa. 2 Bde (v. 3). Washington 1856.
Estimate
€ 400
Starting Price
€ 260
Lot:
129
Category:
Geography and work of views
Artist:
Francis L. Hawks
Hawks, Francis L.: Narrative of the expedition of an american squadron to the China seas and Japan, performed in the years 1852, 1853 and 1854, under the command of Commodore M. C. Perry, United States Navy. 2 (von 3) Bden. Washington: Nicholson 1856. 29 x 22,5 cm. With 23 fold-out maps (19 on 17 fold-out sheets), 3 colour facsimiles, 16 diagram plates, 109 (instead of 114?) lithographic plates. 14 pages of facsimiles, XVII pp., 1 unnumbered page, 537 pp.; 4 leaves, 414 pp., 2 leaves, XI pp., 1 leaf. Original linen binding.
(Covers scuffed and bumped. Bindings slightly loose. With tears along the spine. Yellowed and with brown spots. Fold-out maps with tears and brittle.)
Sabin 30968.; Cordier Japonica 513. - Official report of the Perry Expedition. Volume I contains the travelogue and Volume II the scientific findings. Volume III, containing the star charts, is missing. The plates feature views, portraits, scenes of daily life, costumes, implements, birds, fish and shells.
(Covers scuffed and bumped. Bindings slightly loose. With tears along the spine. Yellowed and with brown spots. Fold-out maps with tears and brittle.)
Sabin 30968.; Cordier Japonica 513. - Official report of the Perry Expedition. Volume I contains the travelogue and Volume II the scientific findings. Volume III, containing the star charts, is missing. The plates feature views, portraits, scenes of daily life, costumes, implements, birds, fish and shells.