Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts

Sat, Sep 15, 2018 09:30AM EDT
Lot 96

Allom- The Chinese Empire, Illustrated

Estimate: $40 - $80

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Allom, Thomas, ''The Chinese Empire, Illustrated: being a series of Views from Original Sketches, displaying the scenery, Architecture, Social Habits of that Ancient and Exclusive Nation'', The London Printing and Publishing Company (Limited), London, n.d., Vol. 1 and 2 bound into one volume, 159 plates, 3 folding maps, hard bound covered in full leather with intricate gilt decoration to boards and spine and gilt edges and raised bands on spine, fair condition: foxing throughout, cover has wear, weak joint.

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