Hawks, Francis L., "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", (Washington: A.O.P. Nicholson, Printer, 1856), three volumes, 1,656 pp., plus fold-out maps and facsimiles of treaty with Japan, 4to (11.75" x 9.5"), cloth boards embossed with maritime scenes, numerous tinted documentary plates and two fold-out color reproductions of Japanese art in Volume I, color zoological plates in Volume II, astronomical charts throughout Volume III.

A Charleston, South Carolina Collection

Heavy wear and some chipping to covers, binding somewhat loose, moderate stains and foxing throughout.

$400 - 600