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Title: Two maps and a sheet of coastal views of China, from the atlas to Staunton's Embassy to China Author: Place: London Publisher: Date: 1796-[1797] Description: Includes: A Sketch of a Journey from Zhe-Hol in Tartary by land to Pekin and from thence by water to Hang-Tchoo-Foo in China. 63.5x45.3 cm (25x17¾"). Sketch of a Journey from Hang-Tchoo-Foo to Quang-Tchoo-Foo or Canton in China. 68.1x49.1 cm (26¾x19¼"). Sheet with 3 panoramic coastal views of China, including a viiew of the city of Ten-Tchoo-Foo. Impression size 54.5x76 cm (21¼x30"). Three double-page copper-engraved sheets, the two maps drawn by John Barrow The plates are dated 1796, and are from the first edition, which was published in 1797. Lot Amendments Condition: Some mostly marginal foxing, a little darkening at centerfolds, all very good. Item number: 289042