Sir Rutherford Alcock. The Capital of the Tycoon, A Narrative of a Three Year Residence in Japan. With maps and numerous illustrations in chromolithography and on wood. 1863 First edition. Original bindings. In two volumes. Complete, collated. Published by Longman Green, Longman, Roberts & Green. All plates present with tissue guards. The two volumes recently professionally restored keeping all original features black replacement endpapers, (see photo). Two small early Cambridge University Library de-accession stamp only on volume I to the blank side of the frontispiece and the rear of a map. An early library class mark label is seen on each spine. Original green blind embossed boards with bright gilt titles and ornate decoration on spine and front board. A tight and very attractive set.
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