Two Early Copperplate Engravings of Chinese Views

Two Early Copperplate Engravings of Chinese Views
both English, as follows: LANKIN from John Ogilby's ATLAS CHINENSIS, 1671, based on the original Dutch travelogue by Johan Nieuhof. (Acid transfer from the mat, else evenly toned, scattered spots of foxing and vertical fold). Presented in a modern wooden frame (Sheet: 11.5 x 14.75 in.; DOA 16.75 x 19.25 in.); A VIEW OF THE GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE IN PEKIN by W. Alexander, engraved by S. Smith and published by G. Nichol, 1796.( Light foxing and browning, minor damp stain on verso, old tape residue on corners from previous mounting). Presented in a modern wooden frame. (Sheet 10.5 x 15.5 in.; DOA 16 x 19.5 in.).



Estate of the late Elizabeth Niles Stevens and her daughter, Ann Buckner, Roads End Farm, Alamance County, North Carolina, (now Cedar Rock Park).