First American novel set in China
The oriental philanthropist, or republican
Portsmouth, N.H. printed for Wm. Treadwell, 1800. First edition, 12mo, pp. 215, [1]; contemporary full calf, leather label on spine; front joint starting; extremities rubbed, text slightly foxed; good and sound, or better. A didactic novel featuring Nytan, prince of China, genies, fabulous legends. This is the first American novel set in China, and the second novel published in New Hampshire. ESTC notes 2 states of the book with no priority: in our copy gathering T is set in a smaller type and p. [216] is blank. Evans 38495; Sabin 80332; Wright I, 2382. Item #54180
Price: $2,000.00
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