OLIPHANT, Laurence. Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59, Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood, 1859, 2 volumes, 8°, FIRST EDITION, 20 tinted or coloured lithographed plates and 5 folding maps (very lightly spotted throughout, some light dampstaining to first volume), contemporary morocco by Crossley & Clarke of Harrow, ruled and tooled in gilt,covers with gilt armorial (spines faded and lightly rubbed, joints weak), g.e. (2)