[VOYAGES AND TRAVELS]. [JAPAN]. HAWKS, Francis L. Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan? Under the Command of Commodore M. C. Perry, United States Navy? New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1856. Thick 8vo. Illustrated with 10 folding maps, numerous plates. 624 pp. Contemporary half brown morocco over marbled boards, spine stamped in gilt in compartments, four raised bands, pink paper endleaves (rebacked, preserving most of the original spine, binding worn, soiled, hinges repaired and starting, text toned, occasionally foxed and soiled, some wear to maps, cart of the track of the expedition is chipped and repaired). Fair. FIRST OCTAVO TRADE EDITION OF THIS LANDMARK ACCOUNT OF PERRY?S EXPEDITION TO JAPAN. Measurements: 10 x 9 x 3?.