Author: LE COMTE LOUIS
Title: Memoirs and observations topographical, physical, mathematical, mechanical, natural, civil, ecclesiastical, made in a late journey through the empire of China : and published in several Letters
Description: London, Printed for Benj. Tooke and are to be sold by Geo. Huddleston. 1698, Second Ediion. Full Leather, 8vo. Book measures 20.5x13.cm. Collation, [20[, 517,[10],pp. engraved frontis,, folding map, 2 folding plates, 1 folding table, 1 full page plate, 1 text illustrations. Bound in modern full leather, panelled boards, raised bands, leather title label. Binding in fine condition. Internally, frontis chipped on margins, pen scribbling on verso, heavy browning to title, moderate/heavy tanning throughout, 1 page with minor repair, 1 folding plate has a short closed tear. Generally, pages and plates in good condition. Overall a well bound copy, internally in good condition. F. Near Very Good.

Keywords: china


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