China proper.

£750 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Scarce complete set of the secret reports on China compiled for Naval Intelligence. Comprises sections on physical geography, history, peoples, modern history and administration, economic geography, ports and communications. First edition; 3 vols, 8vo; xvi, 542 pp. 122 maps diagrams, 143 plates, large folding map in pocket; xii, 370 pp, 35 maps diagrams 64 plates; xiv, 653 pp. 94 maps diagrams, 160 plates; original green cloth gilt, spines faded, joints slightly rubbed, a very good set.

• Binding: Hardcover

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