20th century. Collection of three small Chinese propaganda prints. Text in Chinese. Light minor wear at edges otherwise very good. 1. 劈峰截岭开山渠.[To Cleave Peaks and Ridges]. This print is reproduced from a Chinese traditional painting by artist 陈忠义 [Chen Zhongyi]. The image shows groups of people working hard cutting away..... More
Paris. Firmin Didot et Cie. (Circa 1880s). Five tinted lithographs on a single sheet, highlighted with hand colour and gum arabic, 30.1 x 20.7 cms; 36.6 x 25.1 cms (sheet), margins slightly toned, preserved in a modern window mount, in very good condition. Attractive costume plates of Thailand, South and..... More
(Paris). circa 1885. Wood engraving15.3 x 21 cms; 26.5 x 39.5 cms (sheet), published without a caption, blank on the verso, slight marginal toning but in very good condition. Rare engraving by Auguste Lepère (1849-1918), after a sketch by an unnamed soldier depicting an isolated French military outpost at Sambor..... More