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1856 Francis L. Hawks "The Expedition Of An American Squadron To The China Seas And Japan"

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1856 Francis L. Hawks "The Expedition Of An American Squadron To The China Seas And Japan"

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Description

Under command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy By order of the Goverment Of The United States, compiled for journals and original notes of Commodore Perry and his officers, at the request, and under his supervsion, with numerous illustrations, published by order of the congress of The United States

Condition

Good condition for age, wear to corners, tightly bound, V1 shows most amount of wear

Dimensions

11.25 x 9.5 x 2.25 in

Weight

17.25 lb

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1856 Francis L. Hawks "The Expedition Of An American Squadron To The China Seas And Japan"

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