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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, by order of the Government of the United States . compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his Officers, at his request and under his supervision, by Francis L. Hawks

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pp. vii, (4), 624, introduction pp. 94, b/w plates, fold-out sketch maps, contents generally good to very good, some light foxing internally, as well as minor off-setting due to the insertion of newspaper articles about the voyage, corners and spine extremities worn, marbled marbled boards worn, 1/4 leather, over marbled boards, all edges and endpapers marbled, 5 raised bands, leather spine label, gilt decorations on spine panels, 88 tinted lithographic plates, maps, several fold-out. Newspaper articles (1940s) about the expedition laid-in.

“A detailed account of the famed Perry Expedition to Japan. The work recounts Commodore Matthew Perry’s naval voyages to China and most importantly, his historically significant arrival in Tokyo (Edo) bay in July of 1853. This moment began the process, which culminated in the opening of Japan to the West, and the beginning of one of the most significant and important eras in Japanese history. It is among the earlier significant and detailed descriptions of Japan and Japanese culture in English. The book was written under the direct supervision of Perry himself and utilizes written materials compiled by Perry and other members of the expedition. This single volume publication is the abridged form of the work of the same name originally issued in three volumes earlier the same year. Illustrated throughout with a total of 11 detailed engraved fold-out maps, as well as many engraved plates and countless additional small in-text engraved images. The preface to the work was written by Commodore Matthew Perry himself. The final pages contain extensive appendices and index sections.”

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Number of pages 624
Original Title 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, by order of the Government of the United States . compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his Officers, at his request and under his supervision, by Francis L. Hawks
Published Date 1857
Book Condition Good
Jacket Condition No dustjacket
Binding 1/4 leather
Size Larger 8vo
Place of Publication New York
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pp. vii, (4), 624, introduction pp. 94, b/w plates, fold-out sketch maps, contents generally good to very good, some light foxing internally, as well as minor off-setting due to the insertion of newspaper articles about the voyage, corners and spine extremities worn, marbled marbled boards worn, 1/4 leather, over marbled boards, all edges and endpapers marbled, 5 raised bands, leather spine label, gilt decorations on spine panels, 88 tinted lithographic plates, maps, several fold-out. Newspaper articles (1940s) about the expedition laid-in.

“A detailed account of the famed Perry Expedition to Japan. The work recounts Commodore Matthew Perry’s naval voyages to China and most importantly, his historically significant arrival in Tokyo (Edo) bay in July of 1853. This moment began the process, which culminated in the opening of Japan to the West, and the beginning of one of the most significant and important eras in Japanese history. It is among the earlier significant and detailed descriptions of Japan and Japanese culture in English. The book was written under the direct supervision of Perry himself and utilizes written materials compiled by Perry and other members of the expedition. This single volume publication is the abridged form of the work of the same name originally issued in three volumes earlier the same year. Illustrated throughout with a total of 11 detailed engraved fold-out maps, as well as many engraved plates and countless additional small in-text engraved images. The preface to the work was written by Commodore Matthew Perry himself. The final pages contain extensive appendices and index sections.”

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Weight 1.5 kg

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