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The Chinese as They Are; Moral and Social Character, Manners, Customs, Language: With Remarks on Their Arts and Sciences, Medical Skill, the Extent of Missionary Enterprise, Etc. Author: Lay, G. Tradescent Place: Albany; New York; Baltimore Publisher: George Gones; Moses Y. Beach; Redding and Co. Date: 1843 Description: 116 pp. 23.2x13.2 cm (9¼x5¼"), modern red buckram lettered in gilt. Title continues: "Containing also, Illustrative and Corroborative Notes, Additional Chapters on the Ancient and Modern History, Ancient and Modern Intercourse, Population-Government-Civilization-Education-Literature-Etc. of the Chinese. Compiled from Authentic Sources by E.G. Squier." Ink inscription of previous owner on front pastedown. Lot Amendments Condition: Scattered foxing; near fine. Lots sold without reserve are sold "as is" and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $25 for shipments to the US and $40 for shipments sent outside the US Please consider this when determining your bid amounts Item number: 332368a