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1796177610London. 1796. Large format engraving 30.1 x 45.3 cm plus caption and margins a few spots of browning to the image two sealed edge tears one affecting the caption and foot of the image without loss the sheet a little creased and dusty but a strong dark impression in good condition. Beautifully composed engraving of a grim subject prepared as plate 31 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. The figures in the foreground and the standing figures in the middle distance all have their backs turned away from the central drama: punishment of a criminal. The artist William Alexander 1767- 1816 has rendered fine architectural detail as well as capturing the natural world and background imagery: a water-carrier may be glimpsed and a laden vessel is anchored in the distant harbour. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
17766551776 Londres [Amsterdam], sn, 1776. 21 x 12,5 cm (R), in-8, 2 ff. n. ch. + 182 pp. + 1 f. n. ch., reliure de l'époque en plein veau, dos lisse richement orné, pièce de titre en maroquin, triple filets en encadrement sur les plats, filet sur les coupes, tranches marbrées.
179519601Leiden 1795. Very good condition. A later hand colored copper engraved map of Macao China and the islands in its vicinity. From a Dutch edition of "Cook's Voyages". On fine wove paper with full impression marks from the plate visible. Contemporary folds. 8 1/4 x 10 1/2" with margin slightly trimmed at lower left. unknown
1750160201750. Bellin's chart of the islands "at the mouth of the Canton River" Pearl River Delta. From the atlas Histoire Generale des Voyages. <br /> <br /> Showing parts of Lantau island Macao Isle de Macao and Ville de Macao both shown and the southeast coast of Guangdong Province Province de Quang Tong to Shangchuan and Xiachuan Islands with names of villages fresh water supplies and the tomb of St. Francis Xavier shown on the Isle de Sanciam sic. To the east are islands "Yong Ngao "que l'on appelle Les Isles des Voleurs" 'Islands of Thieves' or present day Mariana Islands. <br /> <br /> With a compass rose and an elaborate title cartouche at the lower right. 13 x 8 1/2" HK2300. unknown
173816717London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving 8 1/2 x 14 1/4" very good condition. A series of walled cities. Plan from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816718London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving 9 x 15" very good condition with slt. loss on lower left corner as inserted in the book. A series of walled cities. Plan from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816716London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving 8 1/2 x 14 1/4" very good condition. A series of walled cities. Plan from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816715London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving 8 1/2 x 14 1/4" very good condition. A series of walled cities. Plan from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816719London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving 8 1/2 x 14 1/4" very good condition overall with slt loss to title at top due to plate positioning on paper. A series of walled cities. Plan from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816721London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 111/4 x 14 1/2" with margins & period folds. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816712London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 9 3/4 x 13 3/4" with margins. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816702London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 10 1/4 x 13" with margins. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816708London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 11 1/2 x 13" with margins. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. One small section of fold separated and repaired archivally. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816709London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 14 1/4 x 9" with margins printed slightly askew on the sheet with loss to top rule line. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816706London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 9 1/4 x 9 3/4" with margins. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816714London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 11 1/4 x 10" with margins. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Clean loss to bottom left corner where the map was tabbed into book. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
173816713London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 15 1/2 x 10 1/4" with margins. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Clean loss to bottom left corner where the map was tabbed into book. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
1745201080London.: Ashley. 1745-1747. Copperplate engraving 18.2 x 36.6cms image including caption; 25.6 x 41.8cms sheet original folds sheet a little age-toned faint offsetting the image in very good condition. A striking view of the Dutch Embassy approaching the Great Wall of China near Chogon Koton; the image is after the work of Johan Nieuhof 1618-1672 whose 17th century views were amongst the most influential European images of China. Nieuhof a German-born diplomat and adventurer was travelling in the service of the Dutch East India Company VOC eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published in London by Ashley. . Ashley. unknown
1745199411London. 1745-1747. Copperplate engraving 18 x 29cms image; 25.5 x 38cms sheet; original folds margins age-toned but the image in very good condition with fine deep tone. A striking view of the important trade city of Canton one of the first treaty ports. The harbour is a riot of activity with ships from triple-decker ships of the line to small sampans and rowing boats. The image is after the work of Johan Nieuhof 1618-1672 whose 17th century views were amongst the most influential European images of China. Nieuhof a German-born diplomat and adventurer was travelling in the service of the Dutch East India Company VOC eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published in London by Ashley. . unknown
1797197707London. circa1797. Engraving 54.4 x 76 cms platemark; 57.5 x 63.5 cms sheet original fold; edgewear and toning pronounced at the fold light offsetting good dark impressions. Triptych of elegant engravings after the work of William Alexander published in George Staunton's official account of the 1st Earl Macartney's embassy to China 1792-1794; the flagship Hindostan is seen at anchorage in the lower engraving. . unknown
1780180203Paris. circa1780. Engraved handcoloured map 31.3 x 20.5 cm; 37.8 x 25.5 cm sheet central fold slight toning one spot of discolouration to the upper border in very good crisp condition. Attractive map showing China the Korean peninsula the Philippines Japan and Chinese Tartary/Mongolia Vietnam and Central Asia. Also shows the wind direction vital to traders at the time. Rigobert Bonne 1727-1794 was an influential French cartographer of the late-eighteenth century succeeding Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine in 1773. This map was prepared for Abbe Raynal’s famous "Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre." 1780. . unknown
1773C119587Berlin, chez G.J. Decker 1773 Complet en 2 tomes: xx,360 + 363pp.+ 1 grande carte dépliante de la grande Muraille de l'Egypte ancienne (frais et sans rousseurs), Edition originale (1773), 18cm., reliures uniformes d'époque en plein-cuir (titre et décorations dorées aux dos, coins peu touchés, première charnière de t.2 peu cassée (1cm.)), tranches rouges, texte frais, bon état, cfr. Caillet no.8392, [Cornelius De Pauw, érudit philosophe paradoxal, né à Amsterdam en 1739, mort en 1799 à Xanten, duché de Clèves où il était chanoine. Caillet: "L'auteur fait voir que jamais ces deux peuples n'ont eu la moindre conformité entre eux. Cet ouvrage attira sur l'auteur l'attention des partisans des Jésuites qui le critiquèrent, car ils ne virent pas sans indignation le peu de cas qu'il faisait des 'Lettres édifiantes'". L'ouvrage contient des considérations sur la condition des femmes, l'éat de la population, le régime diéttique, la peinture, la sculpture, l'état de la chymie, l'architecture, la religion, le gouvernement, etc.], C119587
1791LBW-4845[Paris, Mondhare, 1791]. 204 x 261 mm.
179061511ABWeißenfels,Leipzig. Severin, 1790. 2 Bände in Einem. 280 S. / 278 S. (2 letzten Seiten Band 2 fehlen) Or.-Kart., stärker berieb. sonst guter Zust.
1796177640London. 1796. Large format engraving 30.8 x 45.3 cm plus caption and margins spots of browning to the image two sealed edge tears one affecting the caption and the upper edge of the image without loss two old paper repairs to the margin the sheet a little creased and dusty but a strong dark impression in good condition. Fine detailed engraving prepared as plate 41 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. The artist William Alexander 1767- 1816 has rendered fine architectural detail as well as capturing the natural world and background imagery. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
