29th Nov, 2023 10:00

Books & Works on Paper
 
  Lot 140
 

Allom (Thomas) China in a Series of Views

Allom (Thomas)

China in a Series of Views, displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of that Ancient Empire ... With Historical and Descriptive Notices by the Rev. G. N. Wright,

4 vols. in 2, first edition, 4 steel-engraved additional title-pages, 124 plates as called for, 'Life of Kang-He' (72 pp.) bound at front of volume 1, some offsetting from plates, occasional spotting, contemporary half morocco, gilt, worn with some loss to head of spine, 4to, Fisher, Son, & Co., 1843 (2)

Provenance: bookplate of American bridge designer George S. Morison to front pastedowns.

Sold for £750

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