Shelfmark
Bk.2.12
Author
Title
The costume of China, illustrated by sixty engravings: with explanations in English and French. By George Henry Mason ...
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for W. Miller, by S. Gosnell, 1800 [i.e. 1829?].
Physical description
[67] leaves, [60] plates (coloured) ; Fo.
Note
Text in English and French.
Note
Previously Bk.2.17.
Note
Second title-page in French, reading "Costumes de la Chine, représentés en soixante gravures: avec des explications en Anglais et en Français ...".
Note
Plates engraved by Dadley after designs by Pu-Qua.
Note
Imprint gives date as 1800, but plates watermarked 1829. Actually published by T. McLean.
Provenance
Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.
Binding
19th century gold- and blind-stamped dark red morocco.
Subject
Costume China.
Subject
China Social life and customs.
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Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng fre
Identifier
B16429