China 1840 First Folio. Illustrations of that ancient and exclusive nation by Thomas Allom, Esq, with historical and descriptive letterpress by the Rev. G.N.N. Wright, M.A.
No publication details. (circa 1980?). Stock ID #174217 The five engravings reproduced here are: Chinese Opium Smokers; Playing at Shuttlecock with the Fleet; Sowing Rice; Chinese Boatman economizing Time & Labour; Cap Vender's Shop, Canton. When referring to this item please quote stockid 174217.
Five colour reproductions of prints by Thomas Allom of Chinese images loosely presented in a portfolio. Tissue guards with description of each print. These colour reproductions are larger than the original black and white engravings from which they were taken. The images themselves measure 19 x 29cm, the sheets 30 x 39.5cm.Title label upper cover. Light occasional browning portfolio otherwise very good.
Price: $50.00 AU