DAVIS (John Francis). China, during the war and since the Pe - Lot 53

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DAVIS (John Francis). China, during the war and since the Pe - Lot 53
DAVIS (John Francis). China, during the war and since the Peace. London, Longman, Brown, 1852. 2 vols. In-8, XVI-327-(1) p. and VIII- 342 p., contemporary glazed taupe calf, ornate ribbed spine, red title-piece and green tomaison, triple gilt fillet framing the boards, gilt fleur-de-lys in spandrels, gilt roulette on the chasses and coupes, marbled edges (slight rubbing, stains to boards). First edition of this interesting account of contemporary affairs by John Francis Davis (1795-1890), British diplomat and sinologist, who was second governor of Hong Kong from 1844 to 1848. Illustrated with 11 hors-texte maps.
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