Allom, Thomas (illustrator)
China, in a Series of Views
£605
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 19 June 2024 from 10:00 BST
Description
Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of that Ancient Empire. Drawn, from Original and Authentic Sketches. With Historical and Descriptive Notices by the Rev. G. N. Wright. London: Fisher, Son, & Co., c.1840. 4 volumes in 2, 4to, red half calf, all edges gilt, engraved additional vignette title-page to each volume, 124 engraved plates, rubbing to spines and extremities, volume 1-2 with tear to head of spine, volumes 1 and 3 each with section excised from head of letterpress title-page, occasional faint offsetting