An Historical, Geographical, and Philosophical View of the Chinese Empire: comprehending a description of the fifteen provinces of China, Chinese Tartary, tributary states; natural history of China; government, religion, laws, manners and customs, literature, arts, sciences, manufactures, &c. By W. Winterbotham. To which is added, a copious account of Lord Macartney’s embassy, compiled from original communications. by William Winterbotham - 1795

London: Printed for, and sold by the editor; J. Ridgway, York-Street; and W. Button, Paternoster-Row, 1795., 1795. 1st Edition . Poor. 5.25 x 8.5 inches (13.5 x 21.5 cm). Defective and disbound copy of the scarce first edition. Boards detached and page block split into three parts. LACKING 5 LEAVES Ccc1 to Ddd1 (pp 377 to 386). Also lacking the map and plate facing p378 (plate of dresses). Plate p272 has a large tear, lacking half the fold out plate at p409. Ex library book with labels and numerous stamps to the text and plates. Printed slip tipped in at the advertisement page stating that the book was a gift to Cheltenham Publc Library from the Winterbotham family. A very scarce title but sadly in a poor state and priced accordingly. ESTC T110903. Overall condition is Poor. Hardback. Printed pages: 4to. [10], 435, [1] (blank), 114