[NOBLE, Charles Frederick].
A voyage to the East Indies
in 1747 and 1748. Containing an account of the islands of St. Helena and Java. Of the city of Batavia. Of the government and political conduct of the Dutch. Of the empire of China, with a particular description of Canton; and of the religious ceremonies,
Stock Code
96782
London, Becket, 1762
£1,750
Description
First edition. 8vo, illustrated with 11 copper engravings (1 folding), contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt with red morocco label, plate 1 trimmed without loss to image, a little worming to front endpapers, small hole to E4, binding slightly rubbed, a very good copy.
Bibliography
Löwendahl 523; Lust 348; Taylor 29; Cordier (Sinica), 2100.
Stock ID:96782
