China Series Views Displaying Scenery Architecture Social Habits Ancient Empire, Used (15 results)

4 vols. in 2. Title-page, 96 pp., Title-page, 72 pp.; Title-page, 68 pp., Title-page, 56 pp., 72 pp. (Life of Kang-He, Emperor of China). With 4 engraved vignette titles with tissue guards, and 124 steel engraving plates with tissue guards. Spine faded, edges of binding and cover board somewhat rubbed, pages and some tissue guards slightly browned, one text sheet with small tear inside the text, one plate with small tear outside the picture, one tissue guard with small tear in volume 3, else a fine copy. Sprache: Englisch 4°, contempory half cloth binding with decorative gilt stamped spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 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.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 420 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Sonstiges.

[Travel] Four volumes bound as two. Quarto (28 x 22cm), pp.[2] 96; 72, pp.68; 56. Illustrated with 124 black and white engraved plates, as called for. All four title pages present. Contemporary half navy blue calf, gilt, over marbled paper-covered sides, marbled edges and endpapers. Text leaves clean, plates browned to margins as expected, covers rubbed with some wear to joints and headbands. Very good indeed, attractively bound. The standard steel-pate book on China, written by the Irish topographer and clergyman George Newenham Wright, and illustrated from drawings made in situ by the English artist and architect Thomas Allom, a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects and whose projects included The Houses of Parliament.

First edition, 2 volumes, 4to, pp. [4], 96; [5], 6-72; [5], 6-68; [5], 6-56; 128 engraved plates including engraved vignette title pages; contemporary diced russia, gilt-paneled spine in 5 compartments, labels wanting in 2, a.e.g.; extremities rubbed, some minor peeling of the leather, vignette title and frontispiece in volume I a little spotted, and very occasional light spotting throughout; in all, a good, sound, and clean copy. Allom's engravings, after drawings from Staunton's collection, show many places in the interior of China which were new to Western eyes, and it was considered "the best-known nineteenth-century work on the subject" (ODNB). Cordier, Sinica, 80-81; Lowendhal 986; Lust 363.

Four volumes 28.3 x 22 cms, 4 engraved vignette title-pages and 124 black and white engravings after drawings by Thomas Allom, 72 + 96 pages; 72 pages; 68 pages; 56 pages; contemporary half morocco over pebbled cloth boards, spines gilt lettered with raised bands and decorated in compartments, all edges gilt, morocco a trifle rubbed and scant foxing affecting one of the title pages and a handful of plates, but a very good remarkably clean set, the fine engravings bright with great depth of tone. A very handsome example of an influential work. The fine illustrations are by Thomas Allom (1804-1872), who at the time of this publication was a well-known and highly regarded topographical artist, having produced a series of English views as well as illustrating celebrated works on Turkey and the Middle East. The author of the text (who gets second billing) the Rev'd George Newenham Wright (c. 1794?1877) was an Irish writer and Anglican clergyman who had never travelled to China and despite Allom's travels to Turkey and the Middle East there is no convincing evidence to suggest that he ever made it there either. Wright's text was drawn from his research performed at the British Library, and Allom's illustrations drew on earlier works. The majority of the views show southern China, including images of Hong Kong, Canton and Macao, reflecting the limited British access to China at the time. However, there are also some images and descriptions of Peking, Nanking and Jehol visited by the Macartney Embassy almost fifty years before. Very popular at the time of publication, "China Illustrated" answered a European demand for news of the "exotic Orient" and it gives keen insight into British attitudes towards China in the early 19th Century. It ran to a number of editions including a German edition in 12 parts with smaller plates which appeared shortly after the English edition. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986.

4 volumes bound in 2. Large 4to. (28 x 21 cm). Contemporary full pebble-grained red morocco, sides richly gilt with foliate panel design, spines in six compartments with raised bands and gilt-decorated compartments, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In total 128 steel-engraved plates including 4 engraved vignette title-pages, all with tissue guards. I: pp. 96, with additional engraved title ('China, its scenery, architecture, social habits, &c. illustrated') and 31 plates; II: pp. 72, with additional engraved title and 31 plates; III: pp. 68, with additional engraved title and 31 plates; IV: pp. 56, with additional engraved title and 31 plates. Light foxing to some of the plates, a little toned, some light shelfwear, overall a very good copy in particularly handsome red morocco bindings. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. Captioned in English, French and German, the plates encompass Hong Kong, Beijing, Nanjing, Macao, Guangzhou, and Xiamen, among other locations, and depict, inter alia, harbours, temples, palaces, mountains and rivers, military engagements, punishments, the cultivation of tea and rice and the manufacture of silk, the Great Wall of China, cat merchants, and 'playing at shuttlecock with the feet'. As well as his own observations, Allom includes some images based on the work of earlier artists such as Lieutenant Frederick White, R.M., Captain Stoddart, R.N. and R. Vaughan. The text was by George Wright, a protestant missionary who had spent a considerable time in China. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. London: Fisher, Son, & Co., [1843], dated to the Preface, First Edition. Vol I and II ONLY of a four volume set. Half leather binding with red buckram cloth boards, gilt titles to the spine, gilt page edges, rubbed and worn. Two volumes bound in one, with illustrated and letterpress title pages. Vol I 96pp with 32 plates including the title page and frontispiece. Vol II 72pp with 31 plates of 32, lacking plate at page 12. Provenance: no bookplates or signatures. Approximately 11 inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition structurally sound, worn marked and scratched leather, gilt titles. Joints good condition rubbed and worn. Corners good condition bumped rubbed and worn. Boards good condition buckram cloth and leather boards, rubbed marked and worn. Page edges good condition top edge darkened, all other edges gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition yellow, tanned and marked. End papers good condition yellow, tanned and marked. Title good condition tanned and foxed. Pages good condition tanned and gently foxed throughout. Binding good condition sound. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: [1846] Binding: Hardback.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. A Most Attractive Quarto Set. 4 volumes bound in 2. Half Contemporary Brown Calf and marbled boards with raised bands and gilt to spines. Embellished with 4 Vignette Title-pages and 124 Stunning steel-engraved tissue-guarded Plates. A.e.gilt. An unusually clean and fresh set with minimal spotting / foxing. (ref. Cordier 80 - 81 ;- Lowendahl 986 ;- Lust 363.).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1850 CHINA Illustrated Thomas Allom CHINESE ART Architecture Temples Peking RARE Thomas Allom s China in a Series of Views is an impressive and highly desirable 19th-century illustrated account of Chinese scenery and architecture. This particular tome features illustrations and descriptions of iconic locations including: PooToo Temple at Chusan, or Zhoushan o Valley o Bridges Ancient tombs at Amoy, or Xiamen Ting-Hoo, Tripod Lake Chin Chew River and Bay Ting Hai Fortress of Terror Silk farming; dying, winding, manufacturing Wootang, or Wudang Mountains Item number: #21817 Price: $1250 ALLOM, Thomas China in a series of views : displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits, of that ancient empire London: Fisher, Son, & Co., [ca. 1850]. Details: Collation: 2 volumes in 1 tome 32 engravings (including vignette title page) 32 engravings (including vignette title page) Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~11in X 8.5in (28cm x 21.5cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21817 Photos available upon request.

4 volumes bound in 2, 4to., engraved title-page to each volume, 124 finely engraved steel-plates after Allom, some light foxing, contemporary brown half morocco gilt, covers soiled, a very good set. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. The engravings show architecture and scenic views, mainly of the South-East (Hong Kong, Canto, Macao, Nanjing, and Shanghai) but also include several images of Peking and Yehol. As well as his own observations, Allom includes some images based on the work of earlier artists such as Lieutenant Frederick White, R.M., Captain Stoddart, R.N. and R. Vaughan. The text was by George Wright, a protestant missionary who had spent a considerable time in China. The work was a great success and went through several editions. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Quarto 11x9 inches, 4 volumes bound in 2, VERY HANDSOMELY LEATHER BOUND bound in full period morocco with richly gilt spines and unusual gilt swirl tooling around a thick gilt border -to the boards. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers. ILLUSTRATED WITH 4 engraved vignette titles and 124 ENGRAVED PLATES, plates complete. Some scattered marginal spotting as often. A FINELY LEATHER BOUND COPY OF THIS STANDARD STEEL ENGRAVED TOPOGRAPHICAL WORK ON CHINA.

contemporary decorative publisher?s cloth, rebacked quarter dark red morocco, spine with five raised bands, spine decorated with horizontal gilt ruled compartments with central devices, title in gilt on two, upper board with gilt decorative floral ruling and a central gilt illustration, lower board with floral decorative ruling, marbled edges. , Thomas Allom (1804 - 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects. He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works.George Newenham Wright (1794 - 1877) was an Irish writer and Anglican clergyman. He was born in Dublin and graduated B. A. From Trinity College in 1814 and M.A. in 1817, and co-authored this work with Allom in 1843., Size : Large Quarto, Illustrated 124 fine hand coloured steel engraved views of the Chinese Empire based on work by T. Allom and engraved by a various engravers; i.e. Brandard, Dixon, Floyd, Le Petit, Willmore, Allen, Paterson, Wetherhead p, Prior, Adlard, Fox, Bradshaw, Fisher, Capone, Tingle, Sands, Challis, Redaway, etc. Illustrations describe scenarios, architecture, customs and diverse people in various occupations and trades. Each (of the four) volume(s) has separate engraved vignette title pages, and 31 single page plates., Volume : Four volumes in one., Vol 1: illustrated vignette title, bl., title, bl., preface, list of plates, 1-96; vol 2: illustrated vignette title, bl., title, bl., list of plates (1 leaf), 5-72; vol 3: illustrated vignette title, bl., title, bl., list of plates (1 leaf), 5-68; vol 4: illustrated vignette title, bl., title, bl., list of plates (1 leaf), 5-52, general index (2 leaves). A fine and handsome hand coloured example, texts and plates are clean and crisp.

Condition: gut. 96 S., 32 Taf. + 72 S., 32 Taf. + 68 S., 32 Taf. + 72 S., 32 Taf., 28 cm, Halbledereinbände der Zeit fleckig und berieben, gebräunt, teilweise stockfleckig, einzelne Seiten am Rand mit Wasserfleck, vol. 1 + 3 jeweils Seite 6/7 am oberen Rand Fehlstelle mit ca. 6 Zeilen Textverlust, vol. 2 +4 S. 6 jeweils mit altem Besitzvermerk, vl. 1 eine Tafel lose und an den Rändern beschädigt, Vol. 4 eine Tafel mit Riss. Sprache: Englisch.

London: Fisher, Son & Co., (1843). Sm. thick 4to. Contemp. full red morocco (extremities slightly scuffed). Gilt borders on front & rear covers. Spines gilt titled and with raised bands. Inside dentelles. E.g. Complete with 4 additional illust. title-page, and 124 full-pages captioned engrv. plates each with a protected tissue-guard.