Lot 677

"Narrative Of The Expedition Of An American Squadron To…Japan" by Francis Hawks SIGNED ANTIQUE 1856 HC Gov. Doc. On Commodore Perry

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"Narrative Of The Expedition Of An American Squadron To…Japan" by Francis Hawks SIGNED ANTIQUE 1856 HC Gov. Doc. On Commodore Perry
"Narrative Of The Expedition Of An American Squadron To…Japan" by Francis Hawks SIGNED ANTIQUE 1856 HC Gov. Doc. On Commodore Perry
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"Narrative Of The Expedition Of An American Squadron To…Japan" by Francis Hawks SIGNED ANTIQUE 1856 HC Gov. Doc. On Commodore Perry

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SCARCE SIGNED ANTIQUE 1856 Hardcover Government Report On Commodore Perry. FULL TITLE: "Narrative Of The Expedition Of An American Squadron To The China Seas And Japan: Performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of Commodore M.C.Perry, United States Navy, by order of the Government of the United States. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his supervision" by Francis Hawks. SCARCE HARDCOVER 1856 Washington: Beverley Tucker, Senate Printer 1st Edition 1st Printing with Date: "1856" on title page a blank copyright page & "Errata" with six corrections beneath on verso of last page of illustration list. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy. SCARCE ORIGINAL SENATE DOCUMENT OF PERRY'S EXPEDITION; FEW ORIGINAL COPIES—MOST ARE ABRIDGED ONE VOLME REPRINTS BY THE COMMERCIAL PRINTER D. APPLETON ISSUED IN THE SAME YEAR (1856) OR MORE RECENT REPRINTS—ON THE INTERNET AT TIME OF LISTING>

"This book of 537 pages, "compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his supervision" as the subtitle suggests was published as a government document for the Senate records. This is volume I of III & was the first full government report of the opening of Japan, undertaken by Perry at the behest of President Millard Fillmore. This volume recounts Commodore Matthew Perry's naval voyages to China and most importantly, his historically significant arrival in Tokyo (Edo) bay in July of 1853. This moment began the process, which culminated in the opening of Japan to the West, and the beginning of one of the most significant and important eras in Japanese history. It is among the earlier significant and detailed descriptions of Japan and Japanese culture in English. The book was written under the direct supervision of Perry himself and utilizes written materials compiled by Perry and other members of the expedition. An index is provided which make research easier."

SIGNED ON TOP OF TITLE PAGE: "EDWARD G. FARER./PRESENTED BY PHILIP ALLEN/U. S. SENATOR."

PHILIP ALLEN(1785-1865) was a noted American cotton manufacturer and politician from Rhode Island. He served as Governor of Rhode Island and as a Democratic member of the United States Senate. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and foreign commerce after graduating from Brown University, before becoming a manufacturer of cotton goods. He was president of the Providence Insurance Company, and in 1831 he began manufacturing cotton goods in Providence, RI. He retired from politics after 1859 concentrated on his industrial career."

EDWARD G.(RIEVE) FARMER (1817-1902) Edward Grieve Farmer, lived in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States."

Heavily illustrated with 89 lithographed plates, many in color including two folding plates in brilliant colors, facsimiles of Japanese paintings & five map plates. NOTE ON PLATES: Pages 80 to 88 were bound in this copy TWICE so Plates at pages 82 & 84 are duplicates. Plate at page 144 was NOT bound in but five maps that are not listed; at page 151, 186, & fold out maps at page 242, 483, & 512 ARE bound in giving this copy I EXTRA full page plates & 5 maps. Additionally there are 76 B&W seller woodcut illustrations scattered throughout the text. Light scattered foxing generally NOT on full plates/repair to front hinge, o/w internally tight and unmarked. Binding exterior: heavily worn covers/worn spine repaired with leather strip but decorations on front & rear cover bright. NOT X-LIBRARY. NO DJ AS ISSUED

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