Chinese Tales: or, the Wonderful Adventures of the Mandarin Fum-Hoam..., 1740
by Gueulette, M. translated from the French by Stackhouse
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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About This Item
1740 - Chinese Tales: or, the Wonderful Adventures of Mandarin Fum-Hoam. Related by Himself to Divert the Sultana, upon the Celebration of her Nuptials. Printed for J. Hodges, London. Second Edition 1740.
This very rare full leather Second Edition translated by Stackhouse awaits the true collector of 18th century works. The original French edition was published in 1723 under the title "Les aventures merveilleuses du mandarin Fum-Hoam" and Stackhouse's translation first appeared in 1725...hence, this is the second edition.Contents has been photographed for your review as well as examples of engraved illustrations.
This small full leather bound original 1740 book is beautifully in tact, with a firm binding, period end pages and stunning illustrations. We found no writing or tears within. The newspaper articles that were inserted in the book have been retained with the book and caused some staining within the book. Please take time to ask for any further photographs or information about condition in order to make your best buying decision!
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- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 345100432
- Title
- Chinese Tales: or, the Wonderful Adventures of the Mandarin Fum-Hoam..., 1740
- Author
- Gueulette, M. translated from the French by Stackhouse
- Format/Binding
- Full leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Hodges
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1740
- Size
- 32mo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Transmigration, Secretary Addison
- Bookseller catalogs
- Eighteenth Century rare books; Asia; China;
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**Attention International Buyers** For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose expedited shipping instead, we will provide you with that additional cost by the most economical Federal Express International. Once actual shipping costs are calculated for your exact address, we will advise you of any additional charges or refund due. After all is agreed, your book(s) will ship promptly.***
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