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Lot 326
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
9:59AM CT
Live / Chicago
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500
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$200
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Lot Description
HAWKS, Francis L., editor. -- PERRY, Matthew Calbraith. Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan. Washington, D. C.: Beverley Tucker, 1856.
3 volumes, 4to (287 x 225 mm). 25 maps, 16 tables, and 139 plates, including the suppressed "Bath House" plate. (Some light spotting or offsetting throughout.) Publisher's blind-stamped violet cloth gilt (Spines detached or detaching, some wear).
FIRST EDITION describing Perry's voyage, which opened Japan to the United States, and with plates depicting portraits, views, and natural history. Hill 1332; Sabin 30968.
Property from the Estate of Richardson and Janice Spofford, Chicago, Illinois
Property from the Estate of Richardson and Janice Spofford, Chicago, Illinois