Shelfmark
Bl.3.10 - Bl.3.13
Additional shelfmark
Bl.3.14 - Bl.3.15 (Copy 2)
Author
Wright, G. N., 1790? - 1877 (George Newenham)
Title
China, in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits, of that ancient empire. Drawn, from the original and authentic sketches, by Thomas Allom ... with historical and descriptive notices by the Rev. G. N. Wright ... Vol. I [- IV].
Publication, distribution, etc.
Paris : Fisher, Son, & Co., [1843?].
Physical description
4v., plates ; 4to.
Note
Date tentatively assumed from date at end of preface (1843).
Note
Additional engraved title-page.
Note
Preface to Vol. I printed on two pages, with list of plates on separate leaf.
Note
"Life of Kang-he" Parts I and II-III split between Vols. I and II and bound at end.
Note
One plate fron text bound as frontispiece in each vol.
Note
Vol. I: collective half-title.
Note
Vols. II-III: advertisement leaves at end.
Citation/references note
Cordier 80-81; Lust 363
Provenance
Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler in 1996; Kessler bookplate.
Provenance
Bookplate of David Graham (20th century).
Provenance
Copy 2: Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.
Binding
?19th century red buckram, with Chinese porter copied from W. Alexander's "The costume of China" stamped in gilt.
Binding
Copy 2: 19th century red, gold-tooled morocco. Paper covers bound inside.
Copy-specific note
Bound in four vols.
Copy-specific note
Copy 2: Bound in two vols. Preface to Vol. I printed on one page, with list of plates on verso (though text same as Bl.3.10). "Life of Kang-he" Parts I-III bound together after prelims in Vol. I.
Subject
China Description and travel.
Subject
China History.
Subject
China Social life and customs.
Added entry--name
Allom, Thomas, 1804 - 1872 illustrator.
Added entry--name
Kessler, Nicholas E., 1937 - ? former owner.
Added entry--name
Fisher, Son, & Co. printer.
Added entry--place
England London.
Added entry--place
France Paris.
Identifier
B10620