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Journal of a Voyage, in 1811 and 1812, to Madras and China - Signed and Inscribed -
James Wathen
1814 - Printed for J. Nichols, London - First Edition
With unique provenance, possibly the author’s own copy, with his name to the title page dated August, 21st, 1814, and later inscribed by Wathen to a Mr. Lane Esq. (initials too floral for us to decipher) of ‘Alfred Place, with his kind regards & best wishes from the Author. Hereford, June 21st, 1825’.
First edition of Wathen’s sumptuously illustrated and entertainingly written work, containing 24 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Clark from drawings by Wathen, consisting of seven views of India, six of Malaysia and Indonesia, nine of China and two of St. Helena.
James Wathen (1751-1828) was a glover by profession and upon retiring he travelled throughout Great Britain and Ireland, sketching, becoming a frequent contributor to publications such as Gentleman’s Magazine (where he was known as Jemmy Sketch). ‘In 1811, being prevented by the war from travelling in Europe, he accompanied Captain James Prendergast in his ship the Hope on a voyage to India and China, in which he visited Madras, Penang, Canton, Macao, the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena.’ Publishing his journals, illustrated with his drawings in 1814. ‘His narrative is lively, and his account of eastern life is minute and interesting’. (Dictionary of National Biography).
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1814 - Printed for J. Nichols, London - First Edition
With unique provenance, possibly the author’s own copy, with his name to the title page dated August, 21st, 1814, and later inscribed by Wathen to a Mr. Lane Esq. (initials too floral for us to decipher) of ‘Alfred Place, with his kind regards & best wishes from the Author. Hereford, June 21st, 1825’.First edition of Wathen’s sumptuously illustrated and entertainingly written work, containing 24 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Clark from drawings by Wathen, consisting of seven views of India, six of Malaysia and Indonesia, nine of China and two of St. Helena.
James Wathen (1751-1828) was a glover by profession and upon retiring he travelled throughout Great Britain and Ireland, sketching, becoming a frequent contributor to publications such as Gentleman’s Magazine (where he was known as Jemmy Sketch). ‘In 1811, being prevented by the war from travelling in Europe, he accompanied Captain James Prendergast in his ship the Hope on a voyage to India and China, in which he visited Madras, Penang, Canton, Macao, the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena.’ Publishing his journals, illustrated with his drawings in 1814. ‘His narrative is lively, and his account of eastern life is minute and interesting’. (Dictionary of National Biography).
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Price HK$ 30,000