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Fortune, Robert
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- Fortune, Robert
- A Residence among the Chinese: Inland, on the Coast, and at Sea. Being a Narrative of Scenes and Adventures during a third Visit to China, from 1853 to 1856... with suggestions on the present war. London: John Murray, 1857
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 138mm.), xviii, 440pp., half-title, 5 wood-engraved plates, illustrations, tree calf by Zaehnsdorf, gilt spine, blue label, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt
Fortune's third visit to China from 1853 to 1856, focussing on the districts between the coast and areas formerly touched upon in his other books.
Fortune's third visit to China from 1853 to 1856, focussing on the districts between the coast and areas formerly touched upon in his other books.
Literature
Hill (2004) 631; Löwendahl 1184
Condition
A good copy
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."