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
- Valley
- 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
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
- Valley
- 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
Categories
Arts & Architecture
Asia, Africa, & Middle Eastern
Authors
ALLOM, Thomas
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete