The Silk Manufacture from Du Halde. (caption title)
London. 1745- 1747. Stock ID #199414 Each of the ten engravings shows a stage in the production of silk. The two leaves of engravings (Plates 25 and 26) were published as part of Du Halde's account of China included in an important 18th century compendium of travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" (known as the Astley Collection, for its publisher). When referring to this item please quote stockid 199414.
Ten copperplate engravings arranged as storyboards, on two leaves, 21 x 16.5 cms (border); 26 x 20 cms (sheets including captions and platemark), sheets a little age-toned with faint offsetting, but in very good condition.
Price: $225.00 AU