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CHINA / TIBET Montell Gosta and Sven Hedin.
The Chinese Lama Temple. Potala of Jehol. Exhibition of Historical and Ethnographical Collections Made by Dr. Gosta Montell Member of Dr. Sven Hedin's Expeditions and Donated by Vincent Bendise. A Century of Progress Expositon Chicago.
Chicago.: A Century of Progress Exhibition. Sven Hedin. 1932. BOOKLET black and white illustrations throughout 64 pp 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches gilt pictorial wrappers softbound. Date and decorative inscription on front free endpaper. Light toning to covers a few light foxing spots to frontispiece otherwise very good condition. This attractive booklet was published to celebrate the acquisition and display at the 1933 Chicago World Fair of a Lama temple part of a plan "of purchasing two temples with complete equipment one for Stockholm the other for Chicago making available these exponents of Oriental cults for Western study.The present booklet in which Dr. Montell has given a short description of the religion of the Lamas its gradual development its rites and cult is by no means an ordinary catalogue.it is meant to be an instructive guidebook of Lamaism for all the visitors of the Golden Pavilion of Chicago. In chapter I I have given a short description of the Lama Temple of Chicago and of the religous objects furnishing its interior." From Sven Hedin's introduction . A Century of Progress Exhibition. Sven Hedin. paperback
Bookseller reference : 35079
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Mieville China
EMBASSYTOWN
London: Macmillan 2011. First edition first prnt. Signed by Mieville on the title page. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Macmillan Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7157 ISBN : 0230750761 9780230750760
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CHINA GUANGXI PROVINCE / CANTON Groff G. Weidman andTC. Lau et al. T. C.
The National Geographic Magazine. 1937 - 12.
Washington D.C.: National Geographic Society. 12- 1937. December 1937 issue of the magazine in paper wrappers as issued very good condition. Interesting articles relating to China: "Landscaped Kwangsi China's Pictorial Province" profusely illustrated with black and white illustrations; "China's Wonderland" - eight "camera paintings; "Changing Canton." . National Geographic Society. unknown
Bookseller reference : 53230
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CHINA
A Series of 24 Chinese Scenes.
London.: United Kingdom Tobacco Company Ltd. No date. Ca. 1933. A series of 24 sepia-tone photographic views of China issued by "My Princess" cigarettes an English brand produced by the United Kingdom Tobacco Company Ltd. circa 1933. Each card measures 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches. The cards are in very good condition and are housed in protective plastic sleeves. Unusual in such good condition. Over half the cards are views of "Pekin" or Shanghai; the remainder are views of Canton Hong Kong Yunnanfu or well-known historic sites such as the Great Wall or the Bridge near Soochow. . United Kingdom Tobacco Company Ltd. unknown
Bookseller reference : 53173
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CHINA SHIPS Daniell Thos. & Willm. drawn and engraved by.
Chinese Junks.
London.: Messrs. Longman Hurst Rees & Orme. 09-01- 1810. Aquatint handcolored plate area 7 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches on sheet size 9 1/2 x 13 inches adhered to backing board. Color faded toning around plate mark from previous matting a few small scattered spots. Attractive view of junk boats at anchor. . Messrs. Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme. unknown
Bookseller reference : 51037
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CHINA / INDIA Heaney GF.; Ray G. Johnson. G. F.
The National Geographic Magazine. 1944 - 06.
Washington D.C.: National Geographic Society. 06- 1944. June 1944 issue of the magazine in paper wrappers as issued 1 inch tear to tail of spine 1/4 inch split to head of spine overall very good condition. Interesting article: 'Exploring a Grass Wonderland of Wild West China' by Johnson of a journey in Sikang with fascinating pictures; pictures of Manipur 'where Japan struck at India.' . National Geographic Society. unknown
Bookseller reference : 34328
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CHINA COSTUMES & CUSTOMS
China - Plate 35. A Waterman in His Barge.
London.: J. Murray. Ca. 1814- 1827. Aquatint engraving with handcolor sheet 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. Adhesive residue on verso at two corners just showing on front of sheet but well outside image area impression of old paperclip at one corner well outside image. Image is bright and clean with light soiled spot to outer left margin. WITH ACCOMPANYING TEXT SHEET. The image shows a Waterman "Some millions of Chinese live entirely on the water in boats and barges of various kinds." Partial watermark on paper. . J. Murray. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40322
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CHINA DECORATIVE ART
Ornements de la Chine. Plate 12. Chinese cloisonne covered vase.
Paris.: Canson Libraire-Editeur. 1883. Chromolithograph image area approximately 13 x 8 inches on sheet 24 1/2 x 18 inches. Very light scattered foxing in image area scarcely noticeable; two edge tears two chips to paper at edge of sheet but all 4 or more inches from image area. Richly colored with gold design work. This is plate 12 from the exquisitely printed French portfolio Ornements de la Chine Recueil de Dessins Pour l'Art et l'Industrie par E. Collinot et A. De Beaumont featuring Chinese ornament of which only 500 copies were issued. . Canson, Libraire-Editeur. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38103
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CHINA
China Making. China-Wheel. China Manufactory. THREE ENGRAVINGS.
London.: J. J. Stockdale. 1812. Engravings handcolored sheet size 4 1/4 x 6 7/8 inches one landscaper & two portrait. Each has light soiling two pieces of tape on verso of top margin outside image area. THREE SHEETS from an edition of Breton de la Martiniere "China: Its Costume Arts Manufactures &c." Engraved by A. Freschi and very attractively handcolored. Partial watermark on two sheets. . J. J. Stockdale. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40315
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CHINA SHANGHAI Ke Lang edited by. Shao Cheng illus.
New Map of Shanghai. Pocket Edition. 1945.
Shanghai.: Asia Geographical Institute. 1945. 1st edition. Large color folding map 19 1/4 x 28 on sheet 21 x 29 1/2 inches folding out of cloth covered boards. Minor misfolding to the map resulting in a few extra creases but otherwise map is in very good condition with no tears. Few soiled spots to back cover of boards. There are four inset maps: "Shanghai Central of Municipal District" 3 3/4 x 3 inches; "Native City" 6 x 4 1/2 inches; "Central District" 8 x 9 inches; "Western District Extension" 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches. The map is on a scale of 1 :24000. Railways tramways bus routes are marked and the names of the wharves along the river. Major firms banks etc are named on the map of the central district. An attractive and detailed map of this cosmopolitan city. "Issued by Ya Kwang Geographical Institute". Marked "First Edition 1945" at lower left. Publisher is stated as the Asia Geographical Institute on the map and the East Asia Geographical Institute on the cover. Price is stated as '$600.00'. . Asia Geographical Institute. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 38714
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CHINA CUSTOMS
Life on a Chinese Houseboat.
London.: The Graphic. 08-03- 1889. Full page wood engraving from The Graphic magazine August 3 1889. Faint toning to edges; very good condition. This antique print showing A Trip in a Chinese House Boat features six vignette illustrations: "We Are Mistaken for Smugglers" "Thank Goodness Dog is an Article of Diet Here" "The wit of the village discourses on the Barbarian Toilet" "A Little Argument" "Some of the Crew" and "Rivals rapidly approaching our shooting ground. Five minutes for Tiffin.The fowl is adamant." . The Graphic. unknown
Bookseller reference : 44230
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CHINA BEIJING Parish HW. mapmaker. B. Baker engraver. H. W.
Sketch of the Pay-ho or White River and of the Road from Pekin to Geho taken 1793.
London.: George Nicol. 1796. Copperplate engraved map 17 1/4 x 13 inches 44 x 33 cm uneven left margin 1/4 inch at most narrow toning at edge of sheet well outside image overall very good condition. Finely engraved and detailed map of two routes to Pekin Beijing along the White River Baihe River and along the Imperial Highway from Jehol. The map was published in the account of the 1st Earl Macartney's embassy to China 1792-1794 An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China written by George Staunton. The map has a scale in nautical miles and in English Miles. Much interesting commentary locating palaces and gardens type of cultivation etc. . George Nicol. unknown
Bookseller reference : 41641
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CHINA BEIJING
A Boys' School Pekin.
London.: Illustrated London News. 03-01- 1873. Full-page wood engraving black and white from The Illustrated London News March 1 1873 image size 8 1/2 x 12 1/4 on sheet 11 x 16 inches. Very good condition. View of young Chinese pupils and their instructor in a classroom at the London Missionary Society. Verso includes a brief article "A Boys' School at Pekin". . Illustrated London News. unknown
Bookseller reference : 48656
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CHINA BEIJING Child G. engraved by.
The Great Imperial Throne from Le Comte.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving image 6 x 9 inches 15 x 23 cm on sheet 7 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches fine condition. An attractive view of the Great Imperial Throne in the Forbidden City Beijing China after the work of Le Comte. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 44183
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CHINA HUBEI / HUNAN Child G. engraved by.
Cities of Hu-Quang.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving image 6 x 8 3/4 inches 15 x 22 cm on sheet 10 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches fine condition. Map of the principal cities of the province of Huguang now the present day provinces of Hubei and Hunan. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 43850
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CHINA / TAIWAN SURVIVAL MAP/ EVASION MAP/ ESCAPE MAP
AAF Cloth Map - Asiatic Series. No. 34. Southeast China. No. 35. Northeast China.
Washington D.C.: Army Map Service. 07- 1945. Two color maps 23 1/2 x 19 inches printed back to back on one cloth sheet 25 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches folded as issued. Very good clean condition: few very light spots to lower edge little fraying at edges. This is an "evasion" "survival" or "escape" vintage map compiled for the U.S. Army Air Forces; these light-weight "silk" maps actually most were man-made fabrics were carried by military personnel with missions in enemy territory each map containing information crucial to facilitating escape to friendly territory. The South China side has an inset of Taiwan Formosa. Topography indicated with linear hatching; winds and ocean currents are marked as well as much information on settlements and terrain. Appears to be a 1945 issue. Scale 1:2000000. Map No. 34 includes approximate coordinates: 112 to 122 degrees east and 22 to 32 degrees north. Map No. 35 includes approximate coordinates 109 to 123 degrees east and 30 to 38 degrees north. "Compiled for the U.S. Army Air Forces by the Army Map Service.November 1943" at lower left of sheet 34 but at lower right 1944 date and smaller 7/45 notation. Northeast China side is marked RESTRICTED. . Army Map Service. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 40456
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CHINA SHANGHAI
Going to the Derby at Shanghai IN COMPLETE ISSUE OF HARPER'S WEEKLY.
New York.: Harper's Weekly. 06-14- 1879. Wood engraving double page centerfold illustration sheet 16 1/2 x 23 inches with text under image in COMPLETE ISSUE of Harper's Weekly magazine June 14 1879. Issue never bound a few short edge tears overall very good condition. WITH SUPPLEMENT. The text reads in part: "it is proverbial that Englishmen are so passionately fond of horse-racing that wherever they assemble in numbers they are sure to introduce their favorite pastime. China is no exception and the interest it excites amongst the natives leads one to suppose that it is an amusement suitable to the temperament of the nation." This issue includes a back page cartoon by Bellew 4 1/2 inches square purportedly "Copied from a Cartoon in a recent number of the "Pekin Illustrated Weekly" from the "Melican" man series of a Chinese laundry worker refusing to be interviewed: "Chinaman workee Chinaman no talkee no gabbee." There also are two half page illustrations from the Blackville series stereotype images of African Americans: The Blackville Medical Man and The Blackville School-master. The Supplement contains a double page illustration: Epsom Downs - "List Men" on Derby-Day; and a single page collage of illustrations with article Life and Scenery on the River Niger. . Harper's Weekly. unknown
Bookseller reference : 43899
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KOREA SEOUL / CHINA SHANGHAI
Japan. 1923 - 07.
Volume XII Number 10. 07- 1923. Complete July 1923 issue of magazine 56pp 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches color pictorial wrappers as issued. Covers lightly soiled with a few 1/8 inch edge tears otherwise in very good condition. Contains many interesting articles and advertisements including: "The Other Side of the Earth. Part II. Seoul to Shanghai" by Margaret Nessly plus an ad for The Hot Springs of Japan And the Principal Cold Springs. "This magazine is distributed through tourist and ticket agencies in the United States Honolulu Japan China India Australia the Philippines and other countries. In addition it is circulated on steamers of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha and other S.S. Lines". Each issue of Japan magazine includes a back cover advertisement for Toyo Kisen Kaisha. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 40909
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CHINA SURVIVAL MAP/ EVASION MAP/ ESCAPE MAP
Kweilin. Fu-Chou.
War Office. 1957. Two color maps printed back to back on one fabric sheet 25 1/2 x 28 inches folded as issued. Very good condition. This fabric map also loosely described as a "silk" map is an "evasion" "survival" or "escape" map compiled for the British forces during the Cold War era and printed by the British game manufacturer John Waddington Ltd. These light-weight maps issued in large quantities during the Second World War contained information to facilitate escape to friendly territory. At a scale of 1:1000000 1 inch to 13.71 miles the Kweilin map covers the area from coordinates 108 to 114 degrees east and 24 to 28 degrees north a large portion of southern China just north of Canton. The map of Fu-Chou covers the area from coordinates of 114 to 120 degrees east and 24 to 28 degrees north a large portion of southern China just north of Hong Kong. The topography is indicated with contour lines. There is great detail with marshes lakes coral reefs etc marked. Both sides are marked RESTRICTED. . War Office. unknown
Bookseller reference : 41095
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CHINA MEDICINE / PUPPETS Heck G. drawn by. Henry Winkles sculpt.
Untitled scenes in China. PAIR OF ENGRAVINGS.
No date. Ca. 1851. Pair of steel engravings each 10 x 7 3/4 inches on 11 3/4 x 9 3/8 inches. Couple of small spots in outer margins light soiling. Each sheet features three scenes. Plate 24 includes a musician and two acrobats performing before a group of seated men; a scene of boats and a crowd of people gathered along a river front; a scene of corporal punishment. Plate 25 includes as lightly described in pencil on the sheet a puppet show; Chinese Mandarins visiting; and a "Chinese Quack" selling goods. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 51014
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CHINA COSTUMES & CUSTOMS
China - Plate 49. Woman Selling Chow-Chow.
London.: J. Murray. Ca. 1814- 1827. Aquatint engraving with handcolor sheet 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Adhesive residue on verso at two corners just showing on front of sheet but well outside image area impression of old paperclip at one corner well outside image. Image is bright and clean with very light soiling to upper left corner. WITH ACCOMPANYING TEXT SHEET. In this image "the vender and the articles themselves are during the summer months protected from the rays of the sun by a large umbrella which is generally square like that in the print." . J. Murray. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40321
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CHINA GREAT WALL Child G. engraved by.
View of ye Great Wall on ye side where ye Ambassador entered China.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving plate area 7 1/4 x 14 3/4inches on sheet 10 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches three vertical folds as issued . Very faint offsetting to left panels very good condition. A striking view of the Great Wall of China near Chogon Koton ; the image is after the work of Joan Nieuhof whose 17th century views were amongst the earliest reliable reports of China. Nieuhof was traveling as a member of a Dutch East India embassy eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 45553
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CHINA
"Land of Confucius" Shantung - China's "Holyland".
China Travel Service. No date. Ca. 1932. Booklet small color map black and white photo illustrations 22 panels 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches unfolding to 7 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches color pictorial covers softbound. Very good condition. This pamphlet advertises the China Travel Service with brief paragraphs on Shantung Tsowhsien Chufou Taianfu and Tai Shan Tsinanfu and Tsingtao. . China Travel Service. paperback
Bookseller reference : 46628
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CHINA
Bridge of Chains in China.
London.: Thomas Kelly. No date. Ca. 1820s. Copper plate engraving image 5 3/4 x 8 inches on sheet 8 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches. Light toning and scattered foxing to margins image is clean and bright. A lovely distant view of a bridge connecting a rocky terrain with waterfalls. Figures gather in the foreground to talk and fish. . Thomas Kelly. unknown
Bookseller reference : 41330
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CHINA
Untitled Chinese painting on silk - silkworms eating leaves on the branch of a berry tree.
No date. Ca. 1900. Chinese painting on silk image 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches mounted on sheet 13 1/2 x 12 inches. Apparently from an accordion fold portfolio; two punch holes at left edge image can be matted to cover these small holes; image in very good condition. An attractive original painting perhaps from a collection of patterns suitable for fans to the design. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 42618
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CHINA OPIUM SMOKERS
An Opium Den in a Chinese City.
New York.: Harper's Weekly. 09-04- 1880. Wood engraving black and white single page from Harper's Weekly September 4 1880 image size 9 x 12 on sheet 11 x 16 1/4 inches. Light scattered foxing image unaffected soft vertical fold at center; good condition. Includes article "Opium Smoking in China" to the left of image and continued on verso. . Harper's Weekly. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39977
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CHINA HUNAN PROVINCE & SURROUNDING Basire J. engraved by.
Cities of the Province of Hu-Quang.
No date. 1738. Copper plate engraved map 14 1/4 x 9 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. Short edge tear at lower edge well outside image very good condition. An attractive map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Hu-Quang modern day HUNAN and part of surrounding provinces: Vu-Chang-Fu Yong-Chew-Fu Whang-Chew-Fu and Syang-Yang-Fu. This is a plate from Du Halde's "A description of the empire of China and Chinese-Tartary: together with the kingdoms of Korea and Tibet: containing the geography and history natural as well as civil of those countries" published in London in 1738. Originally published in French in 1735 this was an encyclopedic compendium by Jesuit priest Jean Baptiste Du Halde of the written accounts of some 27 Jesuits in China documenting the history and customs of the country. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 50783
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CHINA
The Present Manchurian Tangle.
New York.: Japanese National Committee. 1931. Booklet small black and white map 48pp 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches paper wrappers. Light soiling to covers with soft undulation to upper area of first pages although no sign of dampstaining; interior very good. Contains reports "Japanese Government Declaration of September 24 1931 on Manchurian Incident" "Japanese Government Declaration of October 26 1931 on Manchurian Incident" "Japan's Reply of November 6 1931 to League Council" and eleven editorials. . Japanese National Committee. unknown
Bookseller reference : 51036
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CHINA CENTRAL ASIA
The National Geographic Magazine. 1926 - 02.
Washington D.C.: National Geographic Society. 02- 1926. February 1926 issue of the magazine in paper wrappers as issued 1/2 inch split to tail of spine very good condition. Interesting articles: "The Road to Wang Ye Fu. An Account of the work of the National Geographic Society's Central-China Expedition in the Mongol Kingdom" by Frederick R. Wulsin with 29 photo illustrations many showing people at work; "Scenes in the Celestial Republic" 16 full page black and white illustrations of China; "Rothenburg the City Time Forgot" by Charles W. Beck Jr. with 8 pages of full color illustrations; "Fishing for Pearls in the Indian Ocean" by Bella Sidney Woolf. . National Geographic Society. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28037
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CHINA
China.
J.H. Colton. Copyright 1855. Map handcolored 11 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches on sheet 14 x 17 1/4 inches light toning in upper margin very light offset overall clean and bright. Two small uncolored insets- 'Map of Canton and Adjacent Islands' and 'Harbor & Island of Amoy'. Sheet number 93. . J.H. Colton. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38716
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CHINA
China.
London.: G.F. Cruchley. No date. Ca. 1860. Engraving handcolored 9 x 11 3/4 on sheet 10 1/2 x 13 inches. A few tiny edge tears and light creases overall very good condition. An attractive color map with considerable detail along the coast many bays and points named and provinces colored. Shanghai is spelled Shanghae; Hong Kong and Victoria are marked "British." . G.F. Cruchley. unknown
Bookseller reference : 51073
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RHODODENDRON CHINA Snelling L. drawn and lithographed by.
Rhododendron Griersonianum.
London.: The Royal Horticultural Society / Bernard Quaritch Ltd. 1930. Hand colored lithograph on sheet 10 x 11 1/2 inches centerfold as issued very good condition. With text sheet. This is one of Lilian Snelling's 1879-1972 exquisite botanical illustrations complete with botanical details. The geographic distribution of this rhododendron is described in the descriptive text as being from China Southwestern Yunnan. Plate 9195 from Curtis's Botanical Magazine from Volume CLIII Part IV. . The Royal Horticultural Society / Bernard Quaritch Ltd. unknown
Bookseller reference : 49366
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CHINA / TAIWAN SURVIVAL MAP/ EVASION MAP/ ESCAPE MAP
AAF Cloth Map - Asiatic Series. No. 34. Southeast China. No. 35. Northeast China.
Washington D.C.: Army Map Service. 07- 1945. Two color maps 23 1/2 x 19 inches printed back to back on one cloth sheet 26 1/2 x 20 inches folded as issued. Very good clean condition. This is a "survival map" or "escape map" compiled for the U.S. Army Air Forces; these light-weight "silk" maps actually most were man-made fabrics were carried by military personnel with missions in enemy territory each map containing information crucial to facilitating escape to friendly territory. South China side has an inset of Taiwan Formosa. Winds and ocean currents are marked as well as much information on settlements and terrain. Appears to be a 1945 issue. Scale 1:2000000. Map No. 34 includes approximate coordinates: 112 to 122 degrees east and 22 to 32 degrees north showing the area from Hong Kong to Nan-ching Nanking. Map No. 35 includes approximate coordinates 109 to 123 degrees east and 30 to 38 degrees north. The map is stated at lower left as being compiled in 1943 but at lower right is the date 1944 and additional 'SF-3-45'. . Army Map Service. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 46961
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CHINA GUANGDONG Basire J. engraved by.
The City of Nan-Hyong Fu. Nieuhof.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving image 6 1/2 x 14 1/4 inches 17 x 36 cm on sheet 10 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches two vertical folds as issued fine condition. Very good clean condition with faint toning to left and upper edges outside plate area. A striking view of this city in the province of Guangdong central to the tea route leading to Canton Guangzhou after the work of Joan Nieuhof whose 17th century views were amongst the earliest reliable reports of China. Nieuhof was traveling as a member of a Dutch East India embassy eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 43858
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CHINA PLANTS Basire J. engraved by.
Untitled sheet of plants of China with notation: "This plate is inscribed to Edwd. Milward MD a worthy Promote of this Work."
No date. 1738. Copper plate engraving 14 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. A few short edge tears two soft creases at the left edge good condition. A fascinating montage illustration of eleven plants found in China: Rhubarb Jinseng cotton trees tong shu or the varnish tree Lichi Tea shrub Fu lin Jaca Betel bambus bamboo. This is a plate from Du Halde's "A description of the empire of China and Chinese-Tartary: together with the kingdoms of Korea and Tibet: containing the geography and history natural as well as civil of those countries" published in London in 1738. Originally published in French in 1735 this was an encyclopedic compendium by Jesuit priest Jean Baptiste Du Halde of the written accounts of some 27 Jesuits in China documenting the history and customs of the country. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 50786
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CHINA CANTON / GUANGZHOU Child G. engraved by.
The City Quang Chew Fu or Kanton from Nieuhof.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving image 7 x 11 1/2 inches 18 x 29 cm on sheet 10 1/4 x 15 inches two vertical folds as issued fine condition. A striking view of the important trade city of Canton one of the first treaty ports. The harbor is a riot of activity with ships of all sizes and shapes; the image is after the work of Joan Nieuhof whose 17th century views were amongst the earliest reliable reports of China. Nieuhof was traveling as a member of a Dutch East India embassy eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 43859
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CHINA THEATRE Alexander del. J. Heath sculp.
A Scene in an Historical Play exhibited on the Chinese Stage.
London.: G.Nicol. April 12 1796. Copper-plate engraving image approximately 9 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches on sheet size 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches trimmed close to image on three sides. Overall light soiling soft crease to lower left and right corner outside image area small chip to lower left corner not affecting image tight margins at all sides. One of the detailed and elegant engravings after drawings by William Alexander published in Sir George Staunton's two-volume "Account of the Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China" published in London 1796-97. . G.Nicol. unknown
Bookseller reference : 42936
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CHINA BIRDS Keulemans JG. drawn and lithographed by. J. G.
Suthora Davidiana. Cryptolopha Ricketti.
London.: Ibis. 1897. Lithographed handcolored with gum arabic highlights sheet size 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches 21.5 x 14cm. Very good condition. Exquisitely drawn and lithographed image of two birds from Fujian province of China. . Ibis. unknown
Bookseller reference : 47762
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CHINA Bonne Rigobert.
L'Empire de la Chine d'apres l'Atlas Chinois avec les isles du Japon. Par M. Bonne Hydrographe du Roi au Bureaus de la Marine.
Paris. 1791. Copperplate engraving full modern handcolor 12 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches on sheet 15 1/4 x 20 1/2 inches centrefold as issued. Pinhead sized hole at two lower corners one foxing spot in the sea east of Nanking overall fine condition. A detailed yet very decorative map including not only China but also Formosa Taiwan Hainan Korea Coree and Japan Niphon. At lower centre is also the tip of the Philippine Islands. Oriental style cartouche at lower right. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 40012
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CHINA DECORATIVE ART
Ornements de la Chine. Plate 28. Decorative design of birds in bamboo.
Paris.: Canson Libraire-Editeur. 1883. Chromolithograph image area approximately 15 x 14 inches on sheet 24 1/2 x 18 inches. Light soiling in margins watercolor drip below image overall very good condition. A particularly attractive painterly image of two birds in setting of bamboo and pink blossom branches richly colored with gold design work. This is plate 28 from the exquisitely printed French portfolio Ornements de la Chine Recueil de Dessins Pour l'Art et l'Industrie par E. Collinot et A. De Beaumont featuring Chinese ornament of which only 500 copies were issued. . Canson, Libraire-Editeur. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38105
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CHINA COSTUMES & CUSTOMS
China - Plate 21. A Chinese Mendicant.
London.: J. Murray. Ca. 1814- 1827. Aquatint engraving with handcolor sheet 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. Adhesive residue on verso at two corners just showing on front of sheet but well outside image area impression of old paperclip at one corner well outside image. Image is bright and clean. WITH ACCOMPANYING TEXT SHEET. The image shows a beggar "the piece of hollow wood in his hand is struck to draw attention and the label on his back describes his condition.as having no children to take care of him." . J. Murray. unknown
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CHINA Mallet AM. A. M.
Der Pallasi zu Peking.
Ca. 1685. Engraving image 5 1/2 x 4 inches on sheet 8 x 5 1/2 inches. Very good condition. From an edition of Alain Manesson Mallet's Description de L'Univers. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 43935
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CHINA NANJING Basire J. engraved by.
The City of Nan-King from Nieuhof.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving image 7 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches 18 x 30 cm on sheet 10 1/4 x 16 1/2 inches two vertical folds as issued fine condition. A striking panoramic view of the walled city of Nanking / Nanjing after the work of Joan Nieuhof whose 17th century views were amongst the earliest reliable reports of China. Nieuhof was traveling as a member of a Dutch East India embassy eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 43848
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CHINA BEIJING TEMPLES Fletcher H. engraved by.
Plan of the Tyen-tang or Temple Dedicated to the Sovereign Lord of Heaven. Plan of the Ti-tang or Temple Where the Empero Sacrifices to Shang-ti under the title of Sovereign Lord of the Earth. / Plan of the Ti vang myau.Plan of the Que tse Kyen.
No date. 1738. TWO SHEETS of copper plate engraved maps approximately 14 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheets 16 x 10 inches. Light toning slight wave to paper tiny "pimple" in paper at upper right of first image overall very good condition. One sheet shows plans of the Tyen-tang temple and the Ti-tang temple; the other sheet shows a plan of the Ti vang myau or Hall of Ceremony and a plan of the Que tse Kyeu or Hall of Ceremony. Beneath these two latter plans are extensive explanations. These sheets are from Du Halde's "A description of the empire of China and Chinese-Tartary: together with the kingdoms of Korea and Tibet: containing the geography and history natural as well as civil of those countries" published in London in 1738. Originally published in French in 1735 this was an encyclopedic compendium by Jesuit priest Jean Baptiste Du Halde of the written accounts of some 27 Jesuits in China documenting the history and customs of the country. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 50791
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CHINA PEKING Fletcher H. engraved by.
Cities of the Province of Pe-Che-Li.
No date. 1738. Copper plate engraved map 14 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches on sheet 16 x 10 inches. Area of light discoloration at the left upper margin not affecting the image soft undulation to paper very good condition. An attractive map depicting walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Pe-Che-Li modern day Hebei province. At upper right is a plan of Peking with "explanation" at left; other cities are Yung-ping-fu; Long-men-hyen; Chin-ting-fu; and a "Plan of part of the great wall on the Side of Yung-ping-fu flank'd by several fortresses." This is a plate from Du Halde's "A description of the empire of China and Chinese-Tartary: together with the kingdoms of Korea and Tibet: containing the geography and history natural as well as civil of those countries" published in London in 1738. Originally published in French in 1735 this was an encyclopedic compendium by Jesuit priest Jean Baptiste Du Halde of the written accounts of some 27 Jesuits in China documenting the history and customs of the country. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 50794
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CHINA SILK MANUFACTURE Parr N. engraved by.
The Silk Manufacture from Du Halde. SET OF TWO ENGRAVINGS.
London. 1745- 1747. TWO copperplate engravings images 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches 16 x 21 cm on sheets 8 x 10 inches fine condition. Each engraving shows several stages of the production of silk. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 43862
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CHINA Davidson J. O. illus.
A Chinese Junk Village.
New York.: Harper's Weekly. 05-20- 1882. Half page wood engraving from May 20 1882 issue of Harper's Weekly black and white 7 x 9 1/8 on sheet size 10 1/2 x 16 inches. A couple of mended short edge tears outside image area. Very good condition. Engraving by J. O. Davidson accompanied with three columns of text "A Chinese Junk Village." . Harper's Weekly. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40642
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CHINA RELIGION Basire I. engraved by.
Priests or Monks of Fo from Nieuhof.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving image 5 3/4 x 8 inches 15 x 20 cm on sheet 8 x 10 1/4 inches fine condition. Image of four men priests and monks after the work of Joan Nieuhof whose 17th century views were amongst the earliest reliable reports of China. Nieuhof was traveling as a member of a Portuguese embassy eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium of important travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by Astley. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 44178
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CHINA DECORATIVE ART
Ornements de la Chine. Plate 14. Group planting chrysanthemums in rocky terrain.
Paris.: Canson Libraire-Editeur. 1883. Chromolithograph image area approximately 13 x 10 inches on sheet 25 x 17 3/4 inches. Very good condition: light soiling to upper left and right corners and lower margin all outside image area soft creasing to upper right corner image very bright and clean. Richly colored with an attractive landscape. This is plate 14 from the portfolio Ornements de la Chine Recueil de Dessins Pour l'Art et l'Industrie par E. Collinot et A. De Beaumont of which only 500 copies were issued. . Canson, Libraire-Editeur. unknown
Bookseller reference : 41502
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CHINA GUANGZHOU Kitchin Thos. engraved by.
The Water-Castle at Canton.
London. 1745- 1747. Copperplate engraving image 6 x 8 inches on sheet size 15 x 9 1/4 inches. 1/2 inch tear to mid upper edge well outside image area; very good clean condition. An image of the "water-castle" at top with music for "Chinese Airs from du Halde" in lower half. This engraving was published in Thomas Salmon's Universal Gazetteer in 1791 after Arnoldus Montanus the 17th century Dutch teacher and author. . unknown
Bookseller reference : 51029
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