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1859 Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission

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1859 Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission
<B>Laurence Oliphant: <I>Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59.</B></I></B></I> (London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1859), first edition, two volumes, 492 and 496 pages respectively, 19 of 20 colored lithographs present and 50 wood engravings in text, 5 folding maps, bound in contemporary full calf with gilt titles and decoration, five raised bands, marbled endpapers and edges, 8vo (6" x 8.75"), former owner's bookplate on free front end paper of each volume, contents extremely clean with only the slightest foxing, boards lightly scuffed, wear to exterior hinges, some wear to head and foot of spine, corners bumped, else very good. The author was secretary to Lord Elgin and was present for many of the events described in the book, including the British incursion into China and the hostilities at Canton. This is an important and primary resource chronicling early British activities in China.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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