A chinese tale. Written originally by that prior of China the facetious Sou ma Quang, A Celebrated Mandarine of Letters; under the title of Chamgam tcho chang, or, Chamyam with her leg upon a table. First translated by a famous Missionary: And now Re-Translated by a Society of Linguists. Inscribed to Thomas Dawson Esq; Cornet in Lieutenant-General Honeywood's Dragoons. Price One Shilling. With a curious frontispiece, taken from a large China Punch-Bowl just come over, in that Gentleman's Possession; Design'd and Engrav'd by Mess. Gravelot and Scotin. Price One Shilling. The whole recommended to all Virtuosi and Curious Inspectors into Nature, whether of Crocodiles, Chimpanzees, Rhinoceroes, Anatomical Figures-Cum multis aliis. N. B. The Print will be sold for 2 s. 6 d. singly.

People / Organizations

• J. Cooper ("printed for")
• William Hatchett (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for J. Cooper in Fleetstreet; and sold by the pamphlet-sellers of London and Westminster, [1740]

Publication year

1740-1740

ESTC No.

T117873

Grub Street ID

169448

Description

[2],25,[1]p. ; 4⁰

Note

Sou ma Quang = William Hatchett.

The entry in the printing ledger of Henry Woodfall the elder states this was a commission from William Hatchett, 11 January 1740 ('Notes and queries', June 1855).