Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan; performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C.Perry, United States Navy, by order of the Government of the United States. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his supervision.
Washington DC: Published by order of the Congress of the United States 1856. First Edition. Three volumes. 130 of 132 plates present. Numerous woodcuts in the text. Large quarto. (9.5 x 11.5 inches) Publisher's cloth with blind-stamped decorations, minor foxing and offsetting. Mixed Senate and House issues. Vol. 1: xvii..... More