HISTORY OF THE INSURRECTION IN CHINA; WITH NOTICES OF THE CHRISTIANITY, CREED AND PROCLAMATIONS OF THE INSURGENTS

New York 1853 1st Harper. Translated from the French with a supplementary chapter narrating the most recent events by John Oxenford. Callery was a missionary and an interpreter to the French Embassy in China. Dr. Yvan was a physician to the French Embassy in China. Small octavo, v, (2), 301pp., ads (6pp.), foldout map of Provinces of China covered by the Insurrection"and a portrait drawing of its chief, Tien-te. Original floral end papers, 3/4 black leather with black cloth on boards. Private library bookplate and two withdrawn stamps on end papers. Fairly Good, 1/2 inch square chip from leather on spine; occasional light foxing throughout text, cover boards worn. Binding quite secure and hinges not cracked in or out. Scarce in first edition. Pictures available on request.