The Middle Kingdom; a survey of the Geography, Government, Education, Social Life, Arts, Religion, &c., of The Chinese Empire and its Inhabitants. With a new Map of the Empire, and Illustrations, principally engraved by J. W. Orr. By S. Wells Williams. Fourth Edition. New York: Wiley & Halsted 1857.
Volume 1 (of two) only.
Owner signature of George W. Talbot, Canton, 1859 - an important figure in the China trade (partner of David Olyphant).
Spine missing, textblock split in half, front board detached, rear board weakly attached. Pages yellowed with sporadic foxing, minor blemishes. Map has a number of closed tears. Later owner signature.