2 volumes. xxiv, 647; [4], 512 pp. Half-titles. Illustrated with large folding copper-engraved general map of China (hand-colored in outline) and 15 folding copper-engraved plates.. (8vo) 7¾x4¾, period tree calf, rebacked with new calf, spines lettered in gilt. Second Edition.

Grosier (1743-1823) was canon of St. Louis du Louvre. Intended as a supplement to De Mailla's history, this work is very comprehensive in itself, with a good series of plates depicting Chinese imperial ceremony and artifacts. Armorial bookplate of T. Drummond on the front pastedowns, the more recent bookplate of Andrew M. Sherling on the rear pastedowns.