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DU HALDE, Jean Baptiste. The General History of China. London: John Watts, 1736.
4 volumes, 8o (208 x 138 mm). 4 engraved frontispieces, 4 engraved folding maps and 15 engraved plates (11 folding), uncut. Contemporary quarter calf, marbled boards (light wear to corners and edges).
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, which includes Bering's report and map. See previous lot for a note on the first edition. De Backer & Sommervogel IV:37; Cordier Sinica I 49-50; see Lada-Mocarski 2; Wickersham 6100. (4)
4 volumes, 8
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, which includes Bering's report and map. See previous lot for a note on the first edition. De Backer & Sommervogel IV:37; Cordier Sinica I 49-50; see Lada-Mocarski 2; Wickersham 6100. (4)