China in a series of views : displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits, of that ancient empire

1850 CHINA Illustrated Thomas Allom CHINESE ART Architecture Temples Peking RARE Thomas 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 Zhoushan o Valley o 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 Mountains Item number: #21817 Price: $1250 ALLOM, Thomas China in a series of views : displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits, of that ancient empire London: 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! 21817 Photos available upon request.