Three Years' Wanderings in the Northern Provinces of China, Including a Visit to the Tea, Silk, and Cotton Countries: With an Account of the Agriculture and Horticulture of the Chinese, New Plants, Etc.
Robert Fortune
Verlag: John Murray, London, 1847
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First edition. Signature of Robert Fortune (clipped from letter) tipped onto blank side of marbled front endpage. Period full leather, with hinges externally cracked and flaked but holding firm internally. Boards rubbed with rounding to corners and title partially chipped off at spine. Marbled edges and endpapers, with bookplate to front pastedown. Else internally clean, bright, unmarked, and sturdily bound. All plates present. Abbey (Travel), 543; Cordier, Sinica, 205; Lust 1236. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 002664
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Titel: Three Years' Wanderings in the Northern ...
Verlag: John Murray, London
Erscheinungsdatum: 1847
Einband: Hardcover
Signiert: Signed by Author(s)
Auflage: 1st Edition
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Three years' wanderings in the Northern Provinces of China, including a visit to the tea, silk and cotton countries: with an account of the agriculture and horticulture of the Chinese, new plants, etc.
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Mildmay Books 1987 reprint of the london 1847 ed., 1987
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Soft Cover. Zustand: Fine. 8vo 497pp. 8vo frontis, map plates softcover, as new. Fortune was the first plant collector to travel in China after the conclusion of the Opium War, as a botanical collector for the Horticultural Society of London starting in 1843. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 21001273
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Three years' wanderings in the northern provinces of China : including a visit to the tea, silk, and cotton countries : with an account of the agriculture and horticulture of the Chinese, new plants, etc. / by Robert Fortune
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Later Edition. Good copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges slightly nicked and dust-dulled as with age. Physical description; xiv, 406 pages, [5] leaves of plates : illustrations, mapages ; 23 cm. Subjects; Fortune, Robert (1813-1880). Fortune, Robert (1812-1880) Journeys China. Agriculture China. China Description and travel To 1900. China. Tea industry. Silk. Cotton (Textile). Agriculture. Horticulture. Voyages and travels. Camellia sinensis. Agriculture China. Horticulture China. Botany China. Agriculture China History 19th century. Botany. Travel. Geography. Climate. Cotton. Tea. Tea cultivation. Travel China. Plant collecting. Plant collectors. Economic plants. Expeditions. 19th century. China Description and travel. China. China Social life and customs 19th century. Northern China Description & travel (1843-1846) Personal observations. Genres; History. Illustrated. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 338817
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THREE YEARS' WANDERINGS IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCES OF CHINA, INCLUDING A VISIT TO THE TEA, SILK, AND COTTON COUNTRIES: WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE OF THE CHINESE NEW PLANTS, ETC.
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8vo. pp xiv, [ii], 406, [1]. Pale blue dust jacket with sepia illustration. Publisher's blue cloth lettered in gilt at spine. Some illustrations in black and white, and sepia plates. A facsimile reprint of the 1847 book.ISBN: 1869945069 Very good indeed, faint spotting along top edge, with a little discolouration along edge of boards. In very good dust jacket with some shelfwear at top of spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers C63374
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Three years wanderings in the Northern Provinces of China, including a visit to the tea, silk, and cotton countries: with an account of the agriculture and horticulture of the Chinese, new plants, etc.
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British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
ISBN 10: 1241603456
ISBN 13: 9781241603458
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Three Years' Wanderings in the Northern Provinces of China, Including a Visit to the Tea, Silk, and Cotton Countries: With an Account of the Agriculture and Horticulture of the Chinese, New Plants, Etc.
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British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
ISBN 10: 1241603456
ISBN 13: 9781241603458
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Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 824. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers C9781241603458
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Three years' wanderings in the northern provinces of China,including a visit to the tea, silk, and cotton countries; with an account of the agriculture and horticulture of the Chinese, new plants, etc.,by Robert Fortune. 1847 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1847. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 443, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 443. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LB1111001120376
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Three years' wanderings in the northern provinces of China, including a visit to the tea, silk, and cotton countries; with an account of the agriculture and horticulture of the Chinese, new plants, etc. 1847 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1847. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 448, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 448. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LB1111005612352
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Three years' wanderings in the northern provinces of China,including a visit to the tea, silk, and cotton countries; with an account of the agriculture and horticulture of the Chinese, new plants, etc.,by Robert Fortune. 1847 [Leather Bound]
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LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1847 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 443 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 443 Fortune, Robert, Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LB990004334815
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Three years' wanderings in the northern provinces of China : including a visit to the tea, silk, and cotton countries : with an account of the agriculture and horticulture of the Chinese, new plants, etc. / by Robert Fortune
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Later Edition. Good copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges slightly nicked and dust-dulled as with age. Physical description; xiv, 406 pages, [5] leaves of plates : illustrations, mapages ; 23 cm. Subjects; Fortune, Robert (1813-1880). Fortune, Robert (1812-1880) Journeys China. Agriculture China. China Description and travel To 1900. China. Tea industry. Silk. Cotton (Textile). Agriculture. Horticulture. Voyages and travels. Camellia sinensis. Agriculture China. Horticulture China. Botany China. Agriculture China History 19th century. Botany. Travel. Geography. Climate. Cotton. Tea. Tea cultivation. Travel China. Plant collecting. Plant collectors. Economic plants. Expeditions. 19th century. China Description and travel. China. China Social life and customs 19th century. Northern China Description & travel (1843-1846) Personal observations. Genres; History. Illustrated. 1 Kg. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 338817
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THREE YEARS WANDERINGS IN THE NORTHERN PROVINCES OF CHINA : Including a Visit to the Tea, Silk and Cotton Countries, with an Account of the Agriculture and Horticulture of the Chinese, New Plants etc. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS ( Facsimile reprint of the 1847 First Edition. Time Life "Classics of Exploration" )
Verlag:
Time Life, 1986
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Hardcover
Anbieter: Excalibur Books, Penzance, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Full-Leather. Zustand: Very Good +. Facsimile Edition, well produced by Time Life in Brown Leather Period Style Bindings. From their "Classics of Exploration" Series. All page edges Gilt. Sewn in cloth bookmark. Fascinating account by Robert Fortune, Botanical Collector to the Royal Horticultural Society of London. Comes with Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity and Illustrated Bookplate. Previous owner's name written on bookplate. No other inscriptions. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 021991
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