Narrative of the Expedition to the China Seas and Japan, 1852-1854 Tapa blanda - 2000

Mineola NY: Dover, 2000. Reprint of 1856 Edition. Paperback. As New. Based on Perry's 1852 journal: 240 rare illustrations, 6 maps, 537 pages. This remarkable historical document also offers a magnificent travelogue, with revealing anecdotes and picturesque details about Singapore, Mauritius, Macao... Repulication of Volume I....; 8 x 11

Mineola, N.Y.: Dover Publications, 2000. Paperback. Very good condition. 537pp. 28 cm.

Dover Publications, 2000. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. First in this large format facsimile edition. Excellent clean copy, no ownership inscriptions.

Dover Publications, 2000-05-15. Paperback. Good.

Mineola: Dover Publications, 2000.. Unabridged reproduction of the work originally published in Washington in 1856. "Naval officer Matthew Perry set sail for Japan in 1852 with a small escort of ships and a huge commission - persuading the Japanese government to emerge from isolation and enter economic and diplomatic relations with the United States....Exciting highlights include Perry's flagship dropping anchor in Tokyo Bay to a markedly chilly reception, tense diplomatic standoffs, and sumptuous parties hosted by representatives of both governments....Enhanced with over 200 rare illustrations, this remarkable historical document also offers a mangnificent travelogue, brimming with revealing anecdotes and picturesque details about Singapore, Mauritius, Macao, the Bonin Islands and other exotic locales." 27.5cms x 20.5cms. Pp.xviii/537, occasional reproductions of lithographs throughout. Paperback, colour illustrations to inside covers. VG.

Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., [2000]. Folio. xviii, 654 pp. 6 maps, colour plates inside cvrs, 240 blk & wht illusts. Colour-illust. softcvrs, NF. First Dover edition of Volume I first published in 1856, of this fascinating historical and travel document chronicling Perry’s voyage to St. Helena, Cape Town, Mauritius, Ceylon, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Japan for half a year where he opened the isolated country to commerce with the Western World by sailing into Edo Bay.

Dover Publications, 2000-05-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!