Item #16-4098 China, in a series of views displaying the scenery, architecture, social habit of that ancient Empire. Drawn from original and authentic sketches by by Thomas Allom, esq., with historical and descriptive letterpress, notices by the Rev. G. N. Wright, M. A. First edition. Thomas Allom, text Rev. G. N. Wright.
China, in a series of views displaying the scenery, architecture, social habit of that ancient Empire. Drawn from original and authentic sketches by by Thomas Allom, esq., with historical and descriptive letterpress, notices by the Rev. G. N. Wright, M. A. First edition.

China, in a series of views displaying the scenery, architecture, social habit of that ancient Empire. Drawn from original and authentic sketches by by Thomas Allom, esq., with historical and descriptive letterpress, notices by the Rev. G. N. Wright, M. A. First edition.

London: Fisher, Son & Co. [1843-1845]. 4to. 21.1 x 27.2 cm.
4 volumes bound in 2 . Half-brown morocco with small morocco corners, embossed percaline covers, smooth spine decorated (contemporary binding).
128 plates engraved on steel from drawings made on site by Thomas Allom, including 4 engraved titles. Complete. Very good. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. OCLC shows no complete sets of the first edition. Item #16-4098

Price: $2,100.00

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