PERRY, MATTHEW C., Comm. Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan. Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854. Washington, D.C.: Nicholson, 1856. Profusion of lithographed plates (mostly views), hand-colored engraved plates (some ornithological), numerous maps & charts (many folding), several woodblock Japanese print facsimiles (2 folding), and numerous illustrations in text. 3 volumes, large 4to, contemporary half brown morocco gilt; apparently without the unnumbered bathing plate. Sold not subject to return. (3)