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The kingdom and people of Siam with a narrative of the mission to that country in 1855 by Sir John Bowring

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Author:
Bowring, John 1792-1872  Search this
Publisher:
Parker, John William 1820-1860  Search this
Former owner:
United States Department of State Library DSI  Search this
Physical description:
2 volumes, [19] leaves of plates (4 folded) illustrations (chromolithographs), map, portraits 23 cm
Type:
Electronic resources
Place:
Thailand
Thaìˆlande
Date:
1857
19th century
Notes:
"London: Savill and Edwards, printers"--Verso of title pages
Royal seals stamped in red on title pages
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SCNHRB copy imperfect: lacking 1 plate ("Sacred elephant of Siam") in volume 1
SCNHRB copy written in ink on title pages: Department of State; in pencil: Recd April 7 1857
SCNHRB copy bound in mustard-colored library buckram, title in gilt on spine
Topic:
Civilization  Search this
Travel  Search this
Description and travel  Search this
Social life and customs  Search this
Histoire  Search this
Moeurs et coutumes  Search this
Call number:
DS565 .B69 1857
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_955718