PERRY, Matthew C., Comm. Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Sea and Japan. Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854. Washington, D. C.: Nicholson, 1856. 3 vols. 4o. Profusion of lithographed plates (mostly views, including Public Bath at Simoda), hand-colored engraved plates (some ornithological), numerous maps and arts (many folding), several woodblock Japanese print facsimilies (2 folding), and numerous illustrations in text. Original cloth stamped in blind (laminated in clear tape). Provenance: Thomas H. Gandy (bookplate). Sold not subject to return. (3)