Title:
“Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the Command of Commodore M. C. Perry, United States Navy…”
Map Maker:
Matthew Calbraith Perry
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MapMaker: |
Matthew Calbraith Perry
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Exploration and Surveys |
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Period/Size: |
1856 / 11.8" x 9.6" (29.9 x 24.4 cm)
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Colored
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(+B) The book itself is fairly rough, but the contents are very nice. Most plates are fine, with a few very good. The text is generally good with little to no foxing. Folding maps are bright and near fine, with just short binding tears and the occasion (condition help) |
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Offered by: |
Old World Auctions |
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Catalog: |
Auction No. 120 - Antique Maps, Charts, Atlases & Globes (613) |
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Lot/Item #: |
873 |
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Date: |
07/2007
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