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Pp. 203. Uncut copy in contemporary wrappers. Minor marginal stain to first few leaves. A Swedish translation from the English "Diary of a journey overland through the Maritime provinces of China from Manchao, on the south coast of Hainan, to Canton" (London 1822). The author was Supercargo of the English ship "Friendship" which was shipwrecked on the island Hainan situated on China's Southeastern coast. The crew were saved and continued by foot along the shores to Canton. Includes an appendix with Milne's account on bookprinting in China. Cf Lust 227. Cf Cordier BS 308.…

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Zustand: Muy bueno. 1ª Edición. In-8. (1), 116pp. Bound in half brown cloth. A rare and fascinating anonymous account of an early journey through China, detailing the route from Macao to Canton aboard the English vessel Friendship, Captain Ross. The book is the personal account of "J.R. Supercargo," detailing a journey through the maritime provinces of China, including a rare, early visit to Hainan Island and mercantile negotiations in Cochin-China (Vietnam), spanning the years 1819 and 1820. The text is enriched by critical appended materials, including an Official Canton Government Paper Respecting Opium (dated 1820) and Robert Milne's significant sketches on Chinese National Character and the Chinese Method of Printing. MZ3.…

Pp. (iv), 116. Modern half calf, spine faded. Some minor staining to parts. An anonymous account by the Supercargo of the English ship "Friendship" which was shipwrecked on the island Hainan on China's southeastern coast. The crew continued by foot along the shores of Canton. Includes interesting articles about the criminal laws in China, government papers on the banning of Opium and Milne's sketch on Chinese printing. (Part of Phillip's New Voyages and Travels, London 1820-3). Cf Cordier BS 308.…

London 1822, Phillips. 3/4 Calf over marbled boards, 116p., white clean paper, some usual rubbing to spine/corners, gold stamped spine title, 13 x 21 cm.EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & OBSCURE * * FIRST & ONLY ORIGINAL EDITION * * . *** **** *** . . THE RARE AND OBSCURE FIRST EDITION . . * This is an exceptionally RARE and very OBSCURE primary resource. Seldom found on the market. . * AUTHOR: The work was authored by J.R. Supercargo, his name being found "advertisement" page. An alternate author can be the publisher: Sir Richard Phillips. See World Cat note below on this. . *** This is the Supercargo's personal record of a journey from Manchao [sic for Macao] to Canton, through the maritime Provinces of [Canton and South] China, including mercantile negotiations in Cochin-China [old North Vietnam], and visit to Hainan Island with comments upon the Hainanese and Chinese. There are very few early foreign accounts of Hainan Island. Hainan Island is located at the southern-most place in China, commonly used by the Emperor or his minions to banish court officials and others who were considered to be political liabilities. . * EDITION: This is the very rare FIRST ORIGINAL 1822 EDITION, in the original period 3/4 leather over marbled boards binding. . !! PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH THE CHEAP, DEFECTIVE !! . REPRINT OR OCR EDITION !!! *** CONTENTS: Chapters [unnumbered, numbers are ours]: . 1. JOURNAL OF VOYAGE FROM MACAO TOWARDS TENON, IN COCHIN-CHINA, &c. &c. Conducted November 11, 1891 on the sailing vessel "Grand Ladrone." [pp.1-73] . 2. A PEDESTRIAN TOUR IN CHINA. [pp.73-94] . 3. EXTRACTS FROM THE CHINESE CRIMINAL CODE OF LAWS. . 4. WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE STATE & IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RELIGION IN CHINA AND INDIA. [pp.87-94] . 5. EXTRACTS FRMO TE CHINESE CRIMINAL CODE OF LAWS. [pp.94-95] . 6. OFFICIAL PAPER FROM TE CANTON GOVERNMENT RESPECTING OPIUM, DATED APRIL 5, 1820 [see p.92; pp.95-97] . 7. A SKETCH OF THE NATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS CHARACTER OF CHINA From Milne's Retrospect, Printed at Malacca, 1820. [pp.97-105] . 8. SKETCH OF THE CHINESE METHOD PRINTING. By Mr. Milne. [pp.105-115] . 9. MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS ON THE ULTRA-GANGES INDIA. By Mr. Milne. [pp.115-116] . *** Official paper respecting opium. Sketch of the national & religious character of China. With a sketch of the Chinese method of printing by Milne. Miscellaneous thoughts on the Ultra-Ganges India by Milne. A very important early primary resource for early English intercourse with Viet Nam, and the South China coastal cities. Nicely written, quite read- able, a valuable narrative for travel in this part of China and S.E. Asia. . *** Diary Of A Journey Overland, Through The Maritime Provinces Of China From Manchao, On The South Coast Of Hainan, To Canton In The Years 1819 And 1820. . *** CONDITION: The work original old leather has some spotting, corners/head & tail of spine a bit worn, but solid and the contents are impeccable on very white clean undamaged paper. . *** REFERENCE: . WorldCat shows the author to be "J.R." OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 5161138 * Lust 227 . *.…