Die Expedition in die Seen von China, Japan und Ochotsk unter Commando von Commodore Colin Ringgold und Commodore John Rodgers im Auftrage der Regierung der Vereinigten Staaten Unternommen in den Jahren 1853 bis 1856, unter Zuziehung der Officiellen Autor

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[1853-6 North Pacific Surveying Expedition headed by Commodore Commodore Colin Ringgold and later Commodore John Rodgers]. Volumes 1 & 2 combined in one book, German language, original red cloth with decorative gold guilt on front cover and spine, 8vo, Vol 1 - 330 pp; Vol 2 - 391 pp. Volume 1 has 8 illustrations and 2 maps (1 more map than listed in the T of C). Volume 2 has 8 illustrations and 2 maps (1 less than called for in T of C). A total of 16 full page plates (tinted lithographs/engravings) and 4 multi-fold maps. This is a German language translation of the report of North Pacific Surveying Expedition of 1853-6 headed by Commodore Commodore Colin Ringgold and later Commodore John Rodgers. This Expedition was conducted at approximately the same time as Perry's Expedition to open Japan. The purpose of this expedition was to survey sea routes to be used by American merchant ships and to explore the most secure way from California to China. While he did not actually accompany the North Pacific Surveying Expedition, the subject of this book, Heine believed that it was an important undertaking and edited and translated the report of that expedition into German in this book. -- Condition. The book is in Good+ condition. It is complete (text, illustrations and maps). Internally there is significant foxing. The covers are worn. The spine is soft and frayed at head and foot and corners are bumped. The front hinge has been repaired. The maps have tears. Two bookseller/owner marks ("Jiuiya Book Store, Yokohama" & "Keitaro Mayeda, Tokio.") This is volume 1 and 2 (combined in 1 book). There was a third (supplemental) volume published in 1859 but it is not present. -- This is a heavy book. Shipping outside the US will be $18.00 for surface mail. --- Ditigal pictures and more information available on request. N° de ref. del artículo 1858020719

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