
Description
An Authentic Account of an Embassy from The King of Great Britain to The Emperor of China.
G. Nicol: London; 1797
3 volumes.
With 2 Maps engraved by B. Baker.
First Edition
Size: 5.5 by 8.5 inches
Original calf, worn, covers and endpapers detached
good interior
With bookplate and ownership signature from 1798
bookseller's label : "French Bookstore, Peiping (China)"
Reserve: $850.00
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1797 EMBASSY ACCOUNT from KING of GREAT BRITAIN to EMPEROR of CHINA antique 3 v.
Estimate $1,000-$1,200
Starting Price
$420
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Mar 05, 2026 7:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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