The History of China & India Pictorial And Descriptive

A rather superlative first edition copy of Miss Julia Corner’s descriptive narration of India and China, highlighting life in the East as well as important monuments and customs.

8vo; engraved title, 32 plates. (marg. spotting to some pl.). First edition. Illustrated with lithographs on tinted background: title and 31 plates (17 for China incl. frontispiece, 14 for India), 2 fold. maps and numerous woodcut in-text illustrations.

Condition–Contemporary three-quarter green calf, gilt- and blind-ruled marbled paper covers, gilt, spine with raised bands, marbled edges matching endpapers (slightly rubbed, joints, head and tail repaired).

Julia Corner (1798-1875), also known as Miss Corner, was a British children’s educational writer.

Title: The History of China & India Pictorial And Descriptive

Publisher: Dean and Co., London

Publication Date: circa 1845

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very good

Edition: 1st Edition