514
Francis Lister Hawks
Expedition of an American Squadron. 1856
Estimation:
€ 250 / $ 275 Résultat:
€ 180 / $ 198 ( frais d'adjudication compris)
Sabin 30968. - Cordier, Sinica 2122. - Nissen, Zool. 3132. - First edition. - Official report of the famous expedition of Perry, with the aim to force Japan out of its isolationism and to open itself for world-wide trade. The plates by Brown and Heine show views, costumes, portraits etc. They communicate a clear image of China and Japan around the middle of the 19th century. - Slightly browned and foxed in places, binding and joints defective, some ll. and plates with marginal defects. Binding scraped and bumped.
514
Francis Lister Hawks
Expedition of an American Squadron. 1856
Estimation:
€ 250 / $ 275 Résultat:
€ 180 / $ 198 ( frais d'adjudication compris)