Views of 18th century China : costumes, history, customs / by William Alexander and George Henry Mason ; foreword by Lord Maclehose of Beoch
1988, First Edition. London : Studio Editions. Good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #231741
ISBN: 1851701311
Physical description; 222 p. : col. ill. ; 35 cm. Notes; "This volume is comprised of two works: The costume of China by George Henry Mason and The costume of China by William Alexander, both of which were printed by William Bulmer and published by William Miller in 1804 and 1805 respectively"--T.p. verso. Includes index. Subjects; Alexander, William (1767-1816). Mason, George Henry. Social history - 18th century. Costume - China - History - 18th century - Pictorial works. Painting, English - China. Costume - China - History. China - Social life and customs - (1644-1912). China - Social life and customs - Pictorial works. China - Civilization - (1644-1912). Engravings - Special subjects - Costume. England. Macartney embassy. Costume - Asia - China. Trades - Asia - China. China - History - Social - Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Genre; Illustrated.
Price: €42.00