Fish - Etroplus Fumosus Plate # VI , Hand Colored 1856

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Narrative of the Expedition of an American squadron to the China Seaand Japan. Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry U.S.N., by order of the Government of the United States. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry . by Francis L. Hawks Perry, Matthew Calbraith In 1852 Perry was appointed head of this naval expedition to induce the Japanese government to establish diplomatic relations with the United States. In the following year the Japanese were finally forced to accept a treaty demanding better treatment of shipwrecked seamen and which allowed American ships to dock at two Japanese ports to purchase fuel and supplies. "The most important result, however, was that the visit contributed to the collapse of the feudal regime and to the modernization of Japan" - Hill First edition. 3 vols., 4to. With 90 tinted lithographic plates (3 in color, 2 folding), maps (some folding) and numerous woodcut illustrations in text. [xvii], [i], 537; [vi], 414,Offered here is one plate form the book: This is one Fish plate from the Natural History VolumeSize: 8 1/2 X 11 1/2Condition: Excellent., Fantastic Bright original Color - Scarce.
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