Item #54180 The oriental philanthropist, or republican. Henry Sherburne.
The oriental philanthropist, or republican

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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