China, Its Scenery, Architecture, Social Habits, &c. Illustrated.4 vols 1843

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China, Its Scenery, Architecture, Social Habits, &c. Illustrated. / China, in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of that Ancient Empire. Drawn, from Original and Authentic Sketches, by Thomas Allom, Esq. With Historical and Descriptive Notices by the Rev. G. N. Wright, M. A. Thomas Allom; G. N. Wright Book Description: Fisher, Son, & Co. c. 1843., London & Paris, 1843.4to recently rebound in half leather with marbled boards and 5 raised bands to spine , Among the illustrations are copies of Chinese drawings from Staunton's collection, by Captain Stoddard, and others, dealing in the large part with Beijing, Nanjing, the southeast and the south .Thomas Allom was noted for his drawings of landscape and architectural subjects, and he travelled widely to capture exotic images. His work shows evidence of his architectural training with Francis Goodwin, a prolific contemporary architect. Allom was one of the founders of the Institute of British Architects (Bryan)., Size : Thick 4to. , Complete with 128 (ALL PLATES PRESENT)steel engraved plates of Chinese landscapes and costumes, all after sketches by Thomas Allom., Volume : Four volumes in two., . First Edition. Hardcover. 4to. Four volumes in two (complete). Frontispiece of voulme one foxed . , some foxing to plates particularly to margins, some read more

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