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[publisher: Fisher, Son & Co., c. 1843., London] Hardcover contemporary decorative publisher?s cloth, rebacked quarter dark red morocco, spine with five raised bands, spine decorated with horizontal gilt ruled compartments with central devices, title in gilt on two, upper board with gilt decorative floral ruling and a central gilt illustration, lower board with floral decorative ruling, marbled edges. , Thomas Allom (1804 - 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects. He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works.George Newenham Wright (1794 - 1877) was an Irish writer and Anglican clergyman. He was born in Dublin and graduated B. A. From Trinity College in 1814 and M.A. in 1817, and co-authored this work with Allom in 1843., Size : Large Quarto, Illustrated 124 fine hand coloured steel engraved views of the Chinese Empire based on work by T. Allom and engraved by a various engravers; i.e. Brandard, Dixon, Floyd, Le Petit, Willmore, Allen, Paterson, Wetherhead p, Prior, Adlard, Fox, Bradshaw, Fisher, Capone, Tingle, Sands, Challis, Redaway, etc. Illustrations describe scenarios, architecture, customs and diverse people ...
Fisher, Son, & Co., London [ca.1843]. . 4 volumes bound in 2, 4to., engraved title-page to each volume, 124 finely engraved steel-plates after Allom, scattered foxing throughout, occasionally heavy, contemporary red morocco gilt, rebacked preserving spines, new labels, a very good set. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. The engravings show architecture and scenic views, mainly of the South-East (Hong Kong, Canton, Macao, Nanjing, and Shanghai) but also include several images of Peking and Yehol. As well as his own observations, Allom includes some images based on the work of earlier artists such as Lieutenant Frederick White, R.M., Captain Stoddart, R.N. and R. Vaughan.The text was by George Wright, a protestant missionary who had spent a considerable time in China.The work was a great success and went through several editions. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. [GB]
Fisher, Son, & Co., London [ca.1843]. . 4 volumes bound in 2, 4to., engraved title-page to each volume, 124 finely engraved steel-plates after Allom, some light foxing, contemporary brown half morocco gilt, covers soiled, a very good set. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. The engravings show architecture and scenic views, mainly of the South-East (Hong Kong, Canto, Macao, Nanjing, and Shanghai) but also include several images of Peking and Yehol. As well as his own observations, Allom includes some images based on the work of earlier artists such as Lieutenant Frederick White, R.M., Captain Stoddart, R.N. and R. Vaughan.The text was by George Wright, a protestant missionary who had spent a considerable time in China.The work was a great success and went through several editions. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. [GB]
[publisher: Fisher Son & Co. London ca.] Hardcover 4 volumes bound in 2, 4to., engraved title-page to each volume, 124 finely engraved steel-plates after Allom, scattered foxing throughout, occasionally heavy, contemporary red morocco gilt, rebacked preserving spines, new labels, a very good set. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. The engravings show architecture and scenic views, mainly of the South-East (Hong Kong, Canton, Macao, Nanjing, and Shanghai) but also include several images of Peking and Yehol. As well as his own observations, Allom includes some images based on the work of earlier artists such as Lieutenant Frederick White, R.M., Captain Stoddart, R.N. and R. Vaughan. The text was by George Wright, a protestant missionary who had spent a considerable time in China. The work was a great success and went through several editions. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1843]
London: Peter Jackson, Late Fisher, Son & Co., [c.1848-56].. 4 volumes bound in 2. Large 4to. (28 x 21 cm). Contemporary full pebble-grained red morocco, sides richly gilt with foliate panel design, spines in six compartments with raised bands and gilt-decorated compartments, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In total 128 steel-engraved plates including 4 engraved vignette title-pages, all with tissue guards. I: pp. 96, with additional engraved title ('China, its scenery, architecture, social habits, &c. illustrated') and 31 plates; II: pp. 72, with additional engraved title and 31 plates; III: pp. 68, with additional engraved title and 31 plates; IV: pp. 56, with additional engraved title and 31 plates. Light foxing to some of the plates, a little toned, some light shelfwear, overall a very good copy in particularly handsome red morocco bindings. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. Captioned in English, French and German, the plates encompass Hong Kong, Beijing, Nanjing, Macao, Guangzhou, and Xiamen, among other locations, and depict, inter alia, harbours, temples, palaces, mountains and rivers, military engagements, punishments, the cultivation of tea and rice and the manufacture of silk, the Great Wall of China, cat merchants, and 'playing at shuttlecock ...
London: Fisher, Son, & Co., [ca.1843]. . 4 volumes bound in 2, 4to., engraved title-page to each volume, 124 finely engraved steel-plates after Allom. Contemporary aubergine full morocco gilt, borders and geometric designs gilt to covers, spine in five compartments, letters to second and fourth, others richly gilt, raised bands, all edges gilt. light spotting and damp staining, an attractively bound set. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. The engravings show architecture and scenic views, mainly of the South-East (Hong Kong, Canto, Macao, Nanjing, and Shanghai) but also include several images of Peking and Yehol. As well as his own observations, Allom includes some images based on the work of earlier artists such as Lieutenant Frederick White, R.M., Captain Stoddart, R.N. and R. Vaughan.The text was by George Wright, a protestant missionary who had spent a considerable time in China. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. [GB]
[publisher: London Peter Jackson Late Fisher Son & Co. c.-56.] Hardcover 4 volumes bound in 2. Large 4to. (28 x 21 cm). Contemporary full pebble-grained red morocco, sides richly gilt with foliate panel design, spines in six compartments with raised bands and gilt-decorated compartments, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In total 128 steel-engraved plates including 4 engraved vignette title-pages, all with tissue guards. I: pp. 96, with additional engraved title ('China, its scenery, architecture, social habits, &c. illustrated') and 31 plates; II: pp. 72, with additional engraved title and 31 plates; III: pp. 68, with additional engraved title and 31 plates; IV: pp. 56, with additional engraved title and 31 plates. Light foxing to some of the plates, a little toned, some light shelfwear, overall a very good copy in particularly handsome red morocco bindings. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. Captioned in English, French and German, the plates encompass Hong Kong, Beijing, Nanjing, Macao, Guangzhou, and Xiamen, among other locations, and depict, inter alia, harbours, temples, palaces, mountains and rivers, military engagements, punishments, the cultivation of tea and rice and the manufacture of silk, the Great Wall of China, cat mercha ...
[publisher: London: Fisher Son & Co. ca.] Hardcover 4 volumes bound in 2, 4to., engraved title-page to each volume, 124 finely engraved steel-plates after Allom. Contemporary aubergine full morocco gilt, borders and geometric designs gilt to covers, spine in five compartments, letters to second and fourth, others richly gilt, raised bands, all edges gilt. light spotting and damp staining, an attractively bound set. Thomas Allom (1804-1872) the noted topographical artist, at a time of increased interest in China, presented the Western world with the most complete portrait of China and Chinese culture up to the middle of the nineteenth century. The engravings show architecture and scenic views, mainly of the South-East (Hong Kong, Canto, Macao, Nanjing, and Shanghai) but also include several images of Peking and Yehol. As well as his own observations, Allom includes some images based on the work of earlier artists such as Lieutenant Frederick White, R.M., Captain Stoddart, R.N. and R. Vaughan. The text was by George Wright, a protestant missionary who had spent a considerable time in China. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. [London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1843]
[publisher: London. Fisher, Son, & Co. (1843)] Hardcover Quarto 11x9 inches, 4 volumes bound in 2, VERY HANDSOMELY LEATHER BOUND bound in full period morocco with richly gilt spines and unusual gilt swirl tooling around a thick gilt border -to the boards. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers. ILLUSTRATED WITH 4 engraved vignette titles and 124 ENGRAVED PLATES, plates complete. Some scattered marginal spotting as often. A FINELY LEATHER BOUND COPY OF THIS STANDARD STEEL ENGRAVED TOPOGRAPHICAL WORK ON CHINA. [cirencester, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1843]
London: Peter Jackson [circa 1850s]. (4to) 96, 72, 52, 68pp. Very good, no dust jacket. Burgundy cloth over leather spine and corners. Patterned endpapers, 128 engravings (including the 4 vignette title pages). Some of the plates have spotting and two have a stain on the inside corner (not affecting the image), but generally the plates are clean, and the leather is a bit rubbed. Contributors include G.N. Wright. Locale: China. (Sets). Peter Jackson [CA]
London: Fisher, Son & Co. [1843-1845] 4to. 21.1 x 27.2 cm. 4 volumes bound in 2. Half-brown morocco with small morocco corners, embossed percaline covers, smooth spine decorated (contemporary binding). 128 plates engraved on steel from drawings made on site by Thomas Allom, including 4 engraved titles. Complete. Very good. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. OCLC shows no complete sets of the first edition.
London: Fisher, Son & Co. [1843-1845].. 4to. 21.1 x 27.2 cm. 4 volumes bound in 2 . Half-brown morocco with small morocco corners, embossed percaline covers, smooth spine decorated (contemporary binding). 128 plates engraved on steel from drawings made on site by Thomas Allom, including 4 engraved titles. Complete. Very good. Cordier 80-81; Lust 363; Lowendahl 986. OCLC shows no complete sets of the first edition. London: Fisher, Son & Co. [1843-1845]. [US]
London: Fisher, Son & Co., (1843). Sm. thick 4to. Contemp. full red morocco (extremities slightly scuffed). Gilt borders on front & rear covers. Spines gilt titled and with raised bands. Inside dentelles. E.g. Complete with 4 additional illust. title-page, and 124 full-pages captioned engrv. plates each with a protected tissue-guard. [Berrima, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 1843]
Date: 1850 CHINA Illustrated Thomas Allom CHINESE ART Architecture Temples Peking RAREThomas Allom's "China in a Series of Views" is an impressive and highly desirable 19th-century illustrated account of Chinese scenery and architecture. This particular tome features illustrations and descriptions of iconic locations including:• PooToo Temple at Chusan, or Zhoushano Valleyo Bridges• Ancient tombs at Amoy, or Xiamen• Ting-Hoo, Tripod Lake• Chin Chew River and Bay• Ting Hai Fortress of Terror• Silk farming; dying, winding, manufacturing• Wootang, or Wudang MountainsItem number: #21817Price: $1250ALLOM, ThomasChina in a series of views : displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits, of that ancient empireLondon: Fisher, Son, & Co., [ca. 1850].Details: • Collation: 2 volumes in 1 tome 32 engravings (including vignette title page) 32 engravings (including vignette title page)• Language: English• Binding: Leather; tight and secure• Size: ~11in X 8.5in (28cm x 21.5cm)• Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 21817Photos available upon request. 1850. Fisher, Son, & Co [US]
Hardcover 68, 22 / 76 / 74 / 73 p. Wear to covers, occassionally foxing throughout, but mainly to the edge of paper, vol. 1 with splitted hinges, vol. 4 with damage to spine weak binding and two loose leaves. The beautiful engravings show landscapes, architecture and social life. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 3394 [Klettgau, Germany] [Publication Year: 1845]
Hardcover 68, 22 / 76 / 74 / 73 p. Wear to covers, occassionally foxing throughout, but mainly to the edge of paper, vol. 1 with splitted hinges, vol. 4 with damage to spine weak binding and two loose leaves. The beautiful engravings show landscapes, architecture and social life. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 3394 [Klettgau, Germany] [Publication Year: 1845]
Londres, Paris, Fisher, Fils, et Cie, 1843-1845 1845. 1 volume in-4, 96 pp., quarter-calf binding, hard boards, with 1 illustration on title pages and 39 steel engravings, occasional and usual foxing, mainly to plates, and particularly to the engraved fly title page, a good copy. This is the first tome of the 4 tomes set of this famous panorama on chinese scenes, monuments and landscapes. In this volume, engravings on Macao, Canton, Hongkong. [China, Hong Kong, CHN]
[publisher: 1843] Hardcover First Edition Pp. xlviii, 351. Complete with engraved title and 35 steel engraved plates. Contemporary half calf, flat spine decorated in gilt and with title label, gilt and marbled deges, extremities rubbed, binding shaken with front hinge cracked. First German edition, which is an abridgement from the original English (1843). The beautiful steel engravings are made from drawings by Thomas Allom who copied Chinese drawings from Sir George Thomas Staunton's collection and also made use of amateur sketches made by others. A lovely copy. Cordier BS 81. Lust 364. Löwendahl 987. [Stockholm, Sweden] [Publication Year: 1843]
London: Fisher, Son, & Co., [Date: 1840s].. Volumes I and II only (of four). 4to. Contemporary tan full calf, rebacked preserving the original spine and its gilt lettered labels, gilt lettered direct to the upper board, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt. 2 engraved title pages plus 62 plates. The preserved spine leather quite worn but sound, mild rubbing to the edges, occasional mild marginal foxing to the plates, else very good. 1840. London: Fisher, Son, & Co. [GB]
[publisher: London: Fisher, Son, & Co. [1840s].] Volumes I and II only (of four). 4to. Contemporary tan full calf, rebacked preserving the original spine and its gilt lettered labels, gilt lettered direct to the upper board, patterned endpapers, all edges gilt. 2 engraved title pages plus 62 plates. The preserved spine leather quite worn but sound, mild rubbing to the edges, occasional mild marginal foxing to the plates, else very good. [Lewes, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1840]
Allom, Thomas: China: A set of 4 Chinese Views. c1845 Modern hand coloured steel engraved prints presented in a gilded bamboo-style wooden frame with acid-free olive green mount with plant threads. frame 32 x 36 cm, print size with text 17 x 20 cm. These delightful prints are from Thomas Allom's 'China Illustrated', publ. by Fisher, Son & Co., in London, 1843-47. they show typical Chinese street scenes and everyday life as seen through the eyes of an Victorian illustrator The Pria Grance, Macao Sowing Rice at Soo-chow-foo Transplanting Rice Chapel in the great Temple, Macao. Allom was an English artist, architect & topographical illustrator. He was a founder member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and designed many buildings in London and worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliaments. [ref: 3079 ] [Dorking, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1845]
[publisher: Karlsruhe, Kunst-Verlag, ca. 1843.] Hardcover Mit gestochenem Titel, 35 Stahlstichtafeln, XLVIII, 351 Seiten, Halblederband der Zeit, 23,5 x 16,5 cm, Innen ab und an etwas gebräunt, sonst gut erhalten. "German translation of parts of Allom's 'China, in a series of views'" Die Tafel "Kaiserl. Palast in Tsiau-schän" ist wohl nie erschienen. [kiel, Germany] [Publication Year: 1843]
o. Angaben, (Die 6 losen Tafeln aus der Ausgabe bei London / Paris, Fisher, Son & Co.), (ca 1845). Quer-8°, 20 Taf. mit Stahlstichen (Blattgrösse 19 x 24 cm, Bildgrösse 12 x 19.5), Priv.-Pgt. d. Zt., 1 Taf. lose, (die 6 losen Tafeln verso an den Rändern mit Klebebd. verstärkt, tlw. randrissig u. m. winzigen Verlusten), allg. (unterschiedlich) gebräunt, Stege oft stock- und wasserfleckig, erste eingebundene Taf. grossflächig wasserfleckig, 1 Taf. mit Tintenfleck im Bild. Die 6 losen Tafeln sind betitelt und zeigen «Show-room of a Lantern Merchant in Peking», «Marriage Procession al the Blue Cloud Creek, Chonkeang-foo», «Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Peking», «Harbor of Hong Kong», «The Grotto of Camoens, Macao» und «An Itinerant Barber». 010 o. Angaben, (Die 6 losen Tafeln aus der Ausgabe bei London / Paris, Fisher, Son & Co.), (ca 1845) [CH]
[publisher: o. Angaben, (Die 6 losen Tafeln aus der Ausgabe bei London / Paris, Fisher, Son & Co.), (ca )] Quer-8°, 20 Taf. mit Stahlstichen (Blattgrösse 19 x 24 cm, Bildgrösse 12 x 19.5), Priv.-Pgt. d. Zt., 1 Taf. lose, (die 6 losen Tafeln verso an den Rändern mit Klebebd. verstärkt, tlw. randrissig u. m. winzigen Verlusten), allg. (unterschiedlich) gebräunt, Stege oft stock- und wasserfleckig, erste eingebundene Taf. grossflächig wasserfleckig, 1 Taf. mit Tintenfleck im Bild. Die 6 losen Tafeln sind betitelt und zeigen «Show-room of a Lantern Merchant in Peking», «Marriage Procession al the Blue Cloud Creek, Chonkeang-foo», «Gardens of the Imperial Palace, Peking», «Harbor of Hong Kong», «The Grotto of Camoens, Macao» und «An Itinerant Barber». 900 gr. Schlagworte: Reisen - Asien [Zürich, ZH, Switzerland] [Publication Year: 1845]
[publisher: Karlsruhe, Kunst-Verlag, ca. 1843.] Hardcover Mit gestochenem Titel, 35 Stahlstichtafeln, XLVIII, 351 Seiten, Halblederband der Zeit, 23,5 x 16,5 cm, Innen ab und an etwas gebräunt, sonst gut erhalten. "German translation of parts of Allom's 'China, in a series of views'" Die Tafel "Kaiserl. Palast in Tsiau-schän" ist wohl nie erschienen. [kiel, Germany] [Publication Year: 1843]
Credit Lyonnais 1997 First Edition Hardcover Like New Size: 0x0x0; Original hardback binding complete with slipcase; showing well, no bumps, no knocks, no cracks, splits. Contents crisp, tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Parallel text in Chinese and English. Includes bibliographical references. Illustrated throughout in full colour. Thus a nearly copy in very presentable condition.
Hong Kong: Credit Lyonnais, Date: 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Original hardback binding complete with slipcase; showing well, no bumps, no knocks, no cracks, splits. Contents crisp, tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Parallel text in Chinese and English. Includes bibliographical references. Illustrated throughout in full colour. Thus a nearly copy in very presentable condition. 1997. Credit Lyonnais [GB]
[publisher: Credit Lyonnais] Hardcover First Edition Original hardback binding complete with slipcase; showing well, no bumps, no knocks, no cracks, splits. Contents crisp, tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Parallel text in Chinese and English. Includes bibliographical references. Illustrated throughout in full colour. Thus a nearly copy in very presentable condition. [Cheltenham, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]
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[publisher: Fisher, Son & Co. (c.1843)., London.] Black and white steel engraving, image approx. 12.3 x 19cm. Very good copy. An engraving from "China in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire, Drawn from Original and Authentic Sketches" by Thomas Allom. Very attractively handcoloured. [Canberra, ACT, Australia] [Publication Year: 1843]
[publisher: Fisher, Son & Co. (c.1845)., London.] Black and white steel engraving, image approx. 12.3 x 18.8cm. Tanning with slight wear on margin. Very goog condition. An engraving from "China in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire, Drawn from Original and Authentic Sketches" by Thomas Allom. Very attractively handcoloured. [Canberra, ACT, Australia] [Publication Year: 1845]
[publisher: Fisher, Son & Co. (c.1845)., London.] Black and white steel engraving, image approx. 12.4 x 18.8cm., neatly taped into black matt with white card backing. Good copy. An engraving from "China in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire, Drawn from Original and Authentic Sketches" by Thomas Allom. Very attractively handcoloured. [Canberra, ACT, Australia] [Publication Year: 1845]
[publisher: Fisher, Son & Co. (c.1845)., London.] Black and white steel engraving, image approx. 12.5 x 19.1cm. Slight tanning on margin. Very good copy. An engraving from "China in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire, Drawn from Original and Authentic Sketches" by Thomas Allom. Very attractively handcoloured. [Canberra, ACT, Australia] [Publication Year: 1845]
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London.: Fisher, Son & Co.. (c.Date: 1845).. Black and white steel engraving, image approx. 12.3 x 18.8cm. Tanning with slight wear on margin. Very goog condition.. An engraving from "China in a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits of that Ancient Empire, Drawn from Original and Authentic Sketches" by Thomas Allom. Very attractively handcoloured. . 1845. Fisher, Son & Co. [AU]
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