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- L'Empire Chinois Book Set of Steel Engravings
Four
volumes in two books. “L’Empire Chinois” par Thomas
Allom, avec les Descriptions par Clément Pelle, Fisher,
Fils, Et Cie. Londres, Paris. This is Allom’s classic
in its French addition with steel engravings featuring
a title page in English, and in French. Front and Back
cover have been replaced, otherwise the two books are
in good condition. Thomas Allom — 1804-1872 was an English
architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He
is remembered for numerous illustrations of China. Published
in “China Illustrated” in 1845. This series of volumes
is an important record of palaces, buildings, and interiors
now destroyed. Published in 1845.
Price:
$ 1,350.
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