CHINA - BEIJING YAMAMOTO (SANSCHICHIRO) Peking, 100 full-page photographic illustrations (captioned in Chinese and English), publisher's Japanese-style silked cloth, printed label on upper cover, oblong 8vo (190 x 250mm.), Beijing, S. Yamamoto, May 1909 Footnotes: Yamamoto (1855-1943) established a successful photo studio at Beijing after the Boxer Rebellion, thereafter moving to in Tientsin (Tianjin). In addition to fine views of the major sights of Beijing and environs (Temple of Heaven, Drum Tower, Summer Palace, Great Wall, the Ming tombs, etc.) the album includes street views, and a series of groups and types (opium smokers, hairdressers, sedan carriers, etc.) providing a fine idea of the city at the turn of the century. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing