Travel
MAYER, William Frederick; N[icholas] B[elfield] Dennys.
The treaty ports of China and Japan. A complete guide to the open ports of those countries, together with Peking, Yedo, Hongkong and Macao. Forming a guide book & vade mecum for travellers, merchants, and residents in general. By Wm. Fred. Mayers, N. B. Dennys, and Chas. King. Compiled and edited by N. B. Dennys.
Trubner and co., London 1867. First edition. 8vo., viii, [i], 668, [i], xlviii, [i], 26, [i]pp., 29 coloured maps (mostly folding), small folding map of China at page 72 a bit soiled and split along folds else a very good copy in modern half calf gilt.
Scarce. Mayers (1831-1878) first came to China in 1859 accompanying Lord Elgin to Peking as interpreter. Subsequently he filled various consular posts at Chinese ports until 1872. The fine series of coloured maps make this a particularly attractive work. Cordier Sinica 2211; Japonica 588.
Price: £ 4000
US Dollar Price: $ 7940
Stock Number: 76407