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BRETON DE LA MARTINIERE, Jean Baptiste Joseph. China: Its Costume, Arts, Manufactures, &c. edited principally from the original in the cabinet of the late M. Bertin: with Observations explanatory, historical, and literary. London: Printed for J.J. Stockdale, 1812.
4 volumes bound in 2, 8vo (215 x 127 mm). Half-title to the first volume. 80 hand-colored engraved plates. (One with old paper tape repair on verso, some very occasional spotting, a few imprints shaved.) Contemporary calf gilt (rebacked).
First edition in English. Abbey Travel 535 (ref); Colas 435. (2)
4 volumes bound in 2, 8vo (215 x 127 mm). Half-title to the first volume. 80 hand-colored engraved plates. (One with old paper tape repair on verso, some very occasional spotting, a few imprints shaved.) Contemporary calf gilt (rebacked).
First edition in English. Abbey Travel 535 (ref); Colas 435. (2)