Oxford. 1926. Four volumes: Volume I: photographic frontispiece, 2 folding maps and plates, xvi + 305+ [8]pp; Volume II: photographic frontispiece, folding map and plan, illustration, vi + [ii] + 435 + [16]pp; Volume III: photographic frontispiece, plan, illustrations, appendix, index, vi + [2] + 388 + [10]pp; Volume IV..... More

London. The Illustrated London News. June 5, 1858. Engraved sketch, 16.1 x 14 cm (trimmed), text on verso, in very good condition. A politically charged sketch from "The Illustrated London News" following the bombardment and occupation of Canton by British and French forces in December 1857, and the capture and..... More

London. Methuen & Co Ltd., 1914. 1st Edition. 404pp + 31 + [3] publisher's catalogues. original paper wrappers chipped with tape repairs on spine, corners bumped. Good copy. At first glance this novel may appear unremarkable, however it is of considerable interest in the 20th century history of Chinese-European relations..... More