Description: Map of China Author: Stanford, Edward Title: Map of China Publication: London: Edward Stanford, 55 Charing Cross, S.W., n.d., [ca. 1885] Description: Folding hand-colored pocket map approx. 11" x 14", backed with linen, as issued, and with two sheets of printed publisher's ads on yellow paper; publisher's brown cloth, printed paper label on upper cover; with the ownership stamp on the verso of George R. Brush M.D. U.S. Navy; a surgeon and medical inspector, from 1861-1894 whose naval duties took him to many locations around the world, including China and the western Pacific. On the verso of the map he has made handwritten notes documenting a journey from Nagasaki to Tientsin by steamer, and onward to Peking and the Great Wall. Map upside down in binding else near fine. "From Nagasaki to Tientsin by steamer, 7 days. Tientsin to Peking by water 126 miles, 5 days & from Fungchow 13 miles. Direct by land 80 miles ... Wall 20 miles in circuit, 50 to 60 feet with 16 gates. Two days at Great Wall seeing tombs and ruins of Summer Palace." Showing also Tai Wan, Korea, and the Liu-Kiu Islands. Seller ID: 57421 Subject: Asia, Cartography, China, Travel Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1035 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2025-01-18T02:30:29.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Stanford, Edward
Publisher: Edward Stanford, 55 Charing Cross, S.W., n.d
Year Printed: 1885
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
