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Barrow, JohannReise durch China von Peking nach Canton im Gefolge der Großbrittannischen Gesandtschaft in den Jahren 1793 und 1794. 2 vols. With eng. Frontispiece and 7 partly multi-fold. Copper plates and 2 folded maps. Maps. Vienna, Doll, 1805. 355, 3 pp., 367 pp. HLdr. d. Zt. with 2 RSchildchen (slightly rubbed). China Barrow, Johann Reise durch China von Peking nach Canton im Gefolge der Großbrittannischen Gesandtschaft in den Jahren 1793 und 1794. 2 vols. With eng. Frontispiece and 7 partly folded copper plates. Copper plates and 2 folded maps. Maps. Vienna, Doll, 1805. 355, 3 pp., 367 pp. HLdr. d. Zt. with 2 RSchildchen (slightly rubbed). Reprint of the first German edition. - Bibliothek der neuesten und wichtigsten Reisebeschreibungen, vols. 23 and 24 and Magazin der neuesten inter. Cf. Cordier, BS 2390 - Henze I, 172 ff - Sir John Barrow (1764-1848) undertook numerous voyages of discovery as a British civil servant during the first half of the 19th century, such as the eponymous one to China, which he undertook as part of the first British legation to the country. - The beautiful engravings show portraits, war and domestic utensils, musical instruments and buildings. - Pages somewhat browned and some brown spotting. With engr. frontispiece, 2 copper plates and 2 folding maps. - Sir John Barrow (1764-1848) undertook numerous voyages of discovery during the first half of the 19th century, such as the one to China, which he undertook as part of the first British legation to the country. - The beautiful engravings show portraits, war and household equipment, musical instruments and buildings. - Pages somewhat browned and brownstained. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.