DU HALDE, JEAN-BAPTISTE. A Description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary, together with the Kingdoms of Korea, and Tibet... [translated by Richard Brookes]. London, 1738-41. With 43 engraved double-page or folding maps, and 22 engraved plates. 2 volumes, folio, rebacked, with contemporary spine partly laid down, worn; upper margin of vol. II dampstained, affecting text and plates at end, some plates wrinkled or with short tears. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. Cordier Sinica 50; Lust 15. (2)

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DU HALDE, JEAN-BAPTISTE. A Description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary, together with the Kingdoms of Korea, and Tibet... [translated by Richard Brookes]. London, 1738-41. With 43 engraved double-page or folding maps, and 22 engraved plates. 2 volumes, folio, rebacked, with contemporary spine partly laid down, worn; upper margin of vol. II dampstained, affecting text and plates at end, some plates wrinkled or with short tears. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. Cordier Sinica 50; Lust 15. (2)

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