Goncharov I. The Russians in Japan in the early 1853 to the late 1854 : From Itinerary.

St. Petersburg, Imperial Academy of Science Peress, 1855. 237 pp. Book by famous Russian writer Ivan Goncharov (1812-1891) published in his lifetime. In 1852 Goncharov traveled around the world on board "Pallas Fregate". Compound bindings: blind-stamped leather spine, coloured paper, mottled edge. 23.3х15.5сm., in good condition: wear to bindings, notes in pencil, red rust stains on paper. The edition is of historical importance.