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The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844

Note 18 — OLD CANTON.

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The best quality of birds' nests was brought from Java. This 'whimsical luxury' was worth 4,000 Spanish dollars per picul of 133-1/3 pounds.

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