Add this copy of Journal of an Embassy From the Governor-General of to cart. $5,500.00, good condition, Sold by Xerxes Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glen Head, NY, UNITED STATES.
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London 1830 2nd Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley. Two volumes, complete. Hardcovers. Octavos, 475pp., 459pp., absolutely stunning frontispiece foldout engraved view of Singapore (Volume I), very large detailed foldout map of Siam and China (map opens to 25 inches x 40 inches), 6 full page or double page engraved views including view of Bangkok (Volume I), foldout engraving showing 8 regional head/face types plus 6 more engraved views including map and plan of Singapore (Volume II), woodcuts, large foldout chart of Vocabularies. The two volumes are a 20th professional and highly skillful rebinding in 3/4 tan leather, yellow and orange marbled boards with gilt trim on spine and a mounted gilt-printed black leather spine label. Near Fine, very light wear, one tiny scuff mark on spine, occasional spot of soiling intext. A rare and highly desirable set of a landmark classic in travel literature-almost never seen in this beautiful condition. The set would grace any book collection. 2 volumes, complete. Pictures available on request.