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Collection of 103 engraved plates of Chinese scenes - 1 colored

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Sale 440: Illustrated Books - Oz - Literature - Finely Printed & Bound Books (#440) 11/04/2010 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 11/04/2010 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #2 Collection of 103 engraved plates of Chinese scenes - 1 colored

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$375

Estimate: $400 - $700

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Title:

Collection of 103 engraved plates of Chinese scenes - 1 colored

Author:

Allom, Thomas

Place Published:

London

Date Published:

[c.1850]

Description:

Loose collection of 103 plates, including 1 hand-colored plate. Sizes vary a bit, mostly 27.3x21 cm. (10¾x8¼") or the reverse.

Depicting Chinese scenery, costume, trades, etc. as perceived by the West in the mid-19th century.

Condition:

Edges a bit brittle; some with foxing, one with large faint dampstain; good to very good.

Item#:

205385

Headline:

Allom's China 103 plates, 1 colored
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