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The Chinese Traveller containing a geographical, commercial and political History of China with a particular account of their Customs, manners, Religion, Agriculture, Government, Arts, Sciences, Ceremonies, Buildings, Language.....to which is prefixed the life of Confucius the celebrated Chinese Philosopher , collected from Du Halde, Le Compte and other modern travellers Vol 1 (ONLY) , the second edition with large additions and amendments published in London and printed for E and C Dilly 1775.
original leather binding with raised bands to the spine and gilt decoration to the panels with contrasting labels and gilt lettering , chipped to the bottom and head of the spine. Joints split, boards attached. Previous owners shelf bookplate ot the front pastedown (Levenside) + 1 end paper + frontispiece of Confucius + Title page + vii + 267pp + pull out plate of Chinese plants, frayed to edge not affecting the images please see photo. + pull out of " Words that form the Chinese language" small tear to fore edge without loss.
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