Shelfmark
Bl.4.22
Author
Title
An historical account of the embassy to the Emperor of China, undertaken by order of the king of Great Britain; including the manners and customs of the inhabitants; and preceded by an account of the causes of the embassy and voyage to China. Abridged principally from the papers of Earl Macartney, as compiled by Sir George Staunton ... Embellished with the following plates ...
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for John Stockdale, 1797.
Physical description
xvi, 475, [5]p, plates (some folded) ; 8vo.
Note
X.
Note
Additional engraved title-page.
Note
Advertisements.
Citation/references note
Cordier 2383-2384; Lust 548
Provenance
Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler in 1996; Kessler bookplate.
Binding
20th century half-leather with marbled paper. Part of original spine incorporated.
Subject
Voyages and travels.
Subject
China Description and travel Early works to 1800.
Subject
China Foreign relations Great Britain.
Subject
Great Britain Foreign relations China.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B10643