Barrow, John

FIRST EDITION, 4to (265 x 205mm.), hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece, 7 aquatint or engraved plates (5 hand-coloured, 2 double-page), modern half-morocco over marbled boards, spine tooled in gilt with raised bands and green morocco onlays, marbled edges and endpapers, scattered spotting and browning

Hill (2004) 62; Abbey, Travel 531; Löwendahl 724; Western Travellers in China 50

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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"One of the best illustrated English travels to China" (Hill). "The work contains navigations on the Yellow Sea, the Pei-ho River, Journey through the capital, the Imperial Palace and gardens. It draws a sketch of the state of society, the manners and customs, the civil and moral character of the people, the language, literature and fine arts, the sciences and civil institutions, the religious worship and opinions, the amusements of the courts, reception of Ambassadors, character and private life of the Emperor, women, eunuchs, etc." (Western Travellers in China).