BRETON DE LA MARTINIÈRE Jean-Baptiste. La Chine en miniature, ou Choix de costumes, arts et métiers de cet empire, représentés par 74 gravures, la plupart d'après les originaux inédits du cabinet du feu M. Bertin. Paris, Nepveu, 1811; 4 volumes small in-12, contemporary basane racinée, spines decorated with red parts, edges gilt. First edition illustrated with 76 engraved and coloured off-text plates. They offer a remarkable panorama of the habits and customs, the small trades and the art of dress of China. Some spotting and minor foxing. Stamp on the titles.

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