New York:: G. P. Putnam & Co.,, 1855.. First edition.. publisher's blue cloth with gilt spine.. 19th c. ownership stamp on front free endpaper; old ink name on pastedown and titlepage; frontispiece and a few preliminary leaves foxed; moderate wear to cloth, particularly at spine extremities.. 8vo,. BAL 19650

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Bookseller: Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 14260
Title: A Visit to India, China and Japan in the Year 1853.
Author: TAYLOR, Bayard
Format/Binding: Publisher's blue cloth with gilt spine.
Book Condition: Used - 19th c. ownership stamp on front free endpaper; old ink name on pastedown and titlepage; frontispiece and a few preliminary leav
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G. P. Putnam & Co.,
Place of Publication: New York:
Date Published: 1855.
Pages: 539 pp.
Size: 8vo,

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