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Allom CHINESE EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED 2 v. Wright

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We at CNY Book Auctions are pleased to offer a variety of rare and scholarly titles concerning China, Japan, India, the Philippines, and other areas of Asia. Check out the rest of our catalog to view the entire Asian-related inventory and other highlights being sold in our live auction.

This auction lot includes the following title:

Title: The Chinese Empire Illustrated, 2 vols.
Author: Thomas Allom
Publisher: London Printing and Publishing Co.

Condition/Details: This is a rare First Edition of this beautiful work, printed c1860. The complete set is profusely illustrated with fabulous engravings of scenes in nineteenth-century China by Thomas Allom. These illustrations were vital in providing the Western world with one of the first thorough depictions of what China actually looked like. Please refer to the photos for a sampling of these excellent illustrations. The plates are accompanied by a descriptive narrative by G. N. Wright. The volumes have been professionally re-bound or re-covered in black cloth, and show little external wear. The text is solidly bound, and the pages and plates show some moisture marking and occasional spotting, with usual library markings.

This is a great buy, don't miss out! No reserve bid, very low start bid - this lot is here to be sold.NOTE: All orders shipping to New York State addresses are subject to 8.00% sales tax.

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