[VOYAGES AND TRAVELS]. [CHINA]. WINTERBOTHAM, W. An Historical, Geographical, and Philosophical View of the Chinese Empire? London: Printed for, and sold by the Editor, 1795. Illustrated with folding map, and 5 engraved plates. 435; 114 pp. Bound in modern half brown calf over marbled boards, spine ruled, tooled, and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, burgundy gilt morocco lettering label (minor rubbing to binding, text toned, soiled, foxed, ownership signature on title-page, folding map worn with numerous tape repairs, plates toned). Good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS EXCELLENT AND COMPREHENSIVE EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY VIEW OF CHINA, ITS PEOPLE, AND CULTURE. Measurements: 9 x 7 x 2?.