China in a Series of Views, displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire (four volumes)

Thomas Allom; G. N. Wright

Published by Fisher, Son & Co., London, 1843

About this Item

Complete with 128 intricately engraved plates showing scenes not just of important sites, such as the Great Wall, Temples, Palaces and the landscape but also of more intimate scenes, such as dinner parties and cat -merchants. The plates are accompanied by detailed descriptions by Wright, providing history and context as well as a wealth information on daily life in China. Bound in half-leather with fetching blue cloth with blind stamped floral design. Marbled end-papers with matching marbling to page edges. 4to. (275x225mm) 96+72+68+56pp. Some rubbing and scratching to leather. Marking to rear of vol. III. Some mild spotting to front matter and edges of engravers. Else clean. Binding tight. Good.

Seller Inventory # 008723

Bibliographic Details

• Title: China in a Series of Views, displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire (four volumes)
• Publisher: Fisher, Son & Co., London
• Publication Date: 1843
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
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