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BRETON DE LA MARTINIERE, Jean Baptiste Joseph (1777-1852). China: its Costume, Arts, Manufactures &c. London: J. J. Stockdale, 1812.
4 volumes in 2, 8o (228 x 141 mm). 80 engraved plates. (One plate torn and repaired, some light offsetting and staining.) Early 20th-century half calf and marbled boards, uncut (some light rubbing and wear to edges).
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. The first and second editions were both published in 1812. Abbey Travel 535 (third edition 1813); Cordier Sinica 65 (second edition). (2)
4 volumes in 2, 8o (228 x 141 mm). 80 engraved plates. (One plate torn and repaired, some light offsetting and staining.) Early 20th-century half calf and marbled boards, uncut (some light rubbing and wear to edges).
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. The first and second editions were both published in 1812. Abbey Travel 535 (third edition 1813); Cordier Sinica 65 (second edition). (2)
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