
Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas & Japan
Hawks, Francis L. Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, (3 volume set) performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the Command of Commodore M. C. Perry, United States Navy. Washington: A. O. P. Nicholson, Printer, 1856. First Edition. [9314] Three volume set, worn and faded bindings, shaken, some fraying at the edges, 30 x 25.5 cms (12 x 10 inches), light foxing. Lacking only one plate, this set has very good lithographed plates with some foxing. Full details of each volume below. Good. Hardcover. "Compiled from the Original Notes and Journals of Commodore Perry and his Officers, at his Request, and under his Supervision." Vol. I. - This volume contains the narrative of the expedition. Front end paper hinge torn making the board wobbly; xvii., [1 errata], 537 pp., Plate "Fish Market, Canton" missing; 88 of 89 lithographed plates, many in color, two in brilliant colors reproducing Japanese artwork. 3 additional map plates and one f