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Auction #124 begins on 03 Jul 2025

Wright (The Rev G.N., M.A.)

CHINA , IN A SERIES OF VIEWS... (Vol III)

First edition Drawn from original sketches by Thomas Allom Esq

Published: Fisher Son & Co, London and Paris, 1843

Edition: First

Reserve: $80

Approximately:

Estimate: $100

Bidding opens: 3 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Jul 16:30 GMT

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First Edition. Volume III. Illustrated and letterpress title pages. 

"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 With Historical and Descriptive Notices by The Rev. G.N. Wright."

Published by Fisher, Son, & Co. London in 1843. Dated to the preface.

Binding: Half contemporary brown calf and lighter brown cloth on board. Marbled boards and endpapers with raised bands and gilt to spines. Vignette title-pages and steel-engraved tissue-guarded plates.

Condition: Very good. Binding tight, cover well preserved and in good condition. Scattered foxing throughout. Marbled endpapers intact. 

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 4to
  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 27x22cm


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