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1719218140Shanghai.: 新學會社. Xin xue hui she. Minguo 171928. Black line illustrations 274pp various charts text in traditional Chinese characters 22 x 14.8cm. Heavily browned throughout closed tear neatly repaired title written in ink on lower edge. Wrappers worn small chips paper spine a sound copy. This volume offers practical information about everything concerning the farming of chickens from their shapes characters and species including from different countries to their physiology feed reproduction breeding and housing. Egg structure and incubation are also discussed among many other aspects of chicken farming. . 新學會社. [Xin xue hui she]. unknown
1799254690Paris: Chez F. Buisson Imprimeur-Librair rue Hautefeuille no. 20 1799. Seconde édition augmentée d'un Précis de l'Histoire de la Chine par le traducteur et du Voyage en Chine et en tartare de J. C. Huttner traduit de l'allemand par le même Traducteur. Vol.1 : with half-title portrait frontispiece of Macartney clxxxiv 311 pp. Plates 1-6. VOLUME II : half-title 408 pp. Plates 7-13. VOLUME 3 : Half title 414 2 Catalogue "Voyages" de la librairie chez Buisson pp. Plates 14-27. VOLUME 4 : half-title 380 pp. Plates 28-35. VOLUME. 5 : half-title. 350 pp 1 plate 36 and 2 folding maps Plates 37 & 38. 5 vols. 8vo. Nineteenth century brown boards red paper labels some rubbing else Very Good. Seconde édition augmentée d'un Précis de l'Histoire de la Chine par le traducteur et du Voyage en Chine et en tartare de J. C. Huttner traduit de l'allemand par le même Traducteur. Vol.1 : with half-title portrait frontispiece of Macartney clxxxiv 311 pp. Plates 1-6. VOLUME II : half-title 408 pp. Plates 7-13. VOLUME 3 : Half title 414 2 Catalogue "Voyages" de la librairie chez Buisson pp. Plates 14-27. VOLUME 4 : half-title 380 pp. Plates 28-35. VOLUME. 5 : half-title. 350 pp 1 plate 36 and 2 folding maps Plates 37 & 38. 5 vols. 8vo. Cordier Biblioteca Sinica IV 2385 Chez F. Buisson, Imprimeur-Librair, rue Hautefeuille, no. 20 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
1796199463London.: G.Nicol. April 121796. Large format engraving 30.8 x 45.3 cms; 40.3 x 55.3 cms inc. caption and platemark margins dusty and spotted and residue from previous backing to the verso now attractively preserved loose in a window mount a strong dark impression in good condition. Detailed and elegant engraving prepared as plate 41 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's official 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. . G.Nicol. 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
1796177643London.: G. Nicol. April 121796. Large format engraving 23.7 x 35.4 cm; 35.5 x 45.4 cm sheet including caption and platemark spots of browning to the image affecting the sky and marginal foxing corners a little browned the sheet a little dusty but a strong dark impression in very good condition. Fine detailed engraving after a drawing by the artist William Alexander 1767-1816 prepared as plate 20 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . G. Nicol. unknown
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
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
1745199414London. 1745-1747. Ten copperplate engravings arranged as storyboards on two leaves 21 x 16.5 cms border; 26 x 20 cms sheets including captions and platemark sheets a little age-toned with faint offsetting but in very good condition. Each of the ten engravings shows a stage in the production of silk. The two leaves of engravings Plates 25 and 26 were published as part of Du Halde's account of China included in an important 18th century compendium of travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" known as the Astley Collection for its publisher. . hardcover
173816726London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving 11 x 8 3 3/4" with margins. 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
1744178291London. circa1744. Engraving on laid paper 21.5 x 28.4 cm trimmed to the image in very good condition. Wonderfully detailed engraving showing with great flourish the retinue of the Chinese Emperor published in "An Account of the Empire of China" by Dominick Fernandez Navarette extracted from the great 18th Century voyage compliation by Awnsham and Churchill. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
179121955Glasgow 1791. Very good condition. Tuesday June 7 to Tuesday June 14 1791 issue of the Scottish newspaper Vol. XIV No. 702; pp 185 - 192. <br /> <br /> 'Sunday's Post' concerning the troubled state of trade and relations with China and the Northwest Coast of America: "Our countrymen have found a very considerable loss from the trade between China and the North West Coast of America having been so abruptly stopped by the ill conduct of the Spaniards. The latter have since formed a most advantageous intercourse between the two countries which is likely to be carried on to a very great extent." <br /> <br /> The article goes on to note trouble in Hawaii: "A small ship had been taken possession of by the Sandwich Islanders at Owhyee and every person on board killed. Her name is unknown. Several ships are equipping in India for this trade to the North West coast of America". p189. Original folds a bit of minor splitting. A small rectangle of text 3 x 1 1/2" excised at the rear page. 9 1/2 x 11 1/2" unknown
1779178306London. circa1779. Engraving on laid paper 29 x 17 cm platemark including caption; 37 x 22.7 cm sheet decorative border and title cartouche lower corner a little creased margins with scattered spotting and toning but in very good condition. This engraving appeared in Middleton's "New & Complete System of Geography" 1779 and is an example of the demand for publishers to supply views of the East and exotic "New Worlds". The late-seventeenth and eighteenth centuries had seen a dramatic increase in the publication of voyage accounts and compilations and collections on the London book market. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
170120655London: Churchill 1701. Very good condition. An engraved frontispiece portrait of Johann Nieuhoff an official of the VOC and important writer and illustrator of contemporary China whose study of China was produced in 1665 by his brother Hendrick and titled 'An embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham emperor of China: . at his imperial city of Peking wherein the cities towns villages ports rivers &c. in their passages from Canton to Peking are ingeniously described by John Nieuhoff; '. <br /> <br /> The work was essential to European understanding of China as it was the only reliable source along with the reports of the Jesuits of information and images available at the time. The work was translated into French German Latin and English and was the first to include 150 true to life illustrations drawn by Nieuhoff himself. In 1649 he joined the East India Company first in Batavia and then in China as steward at the embassy which aspired to gain trading rights with China's southern coast. His specific duties were to<br /> observe all "farms towns palaces rivers . and other buildings" that he might encounter drawing them "in straight form and figure" as well as remains of the historical victory of the "Tartars" Manchus that brought an end to the reign of the Ming dynasty. He remained in China until 1657. <br /> <br /> Nieuhoff wears an elaborate costume and holds a rolled sketch in his right hand; in the background is a sailing ship. 7 x 11 1/4" on paper 7 3/4 x 12" Churchill 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
1745199410London. 1745-1747. Copperplate engraving 20 x 33.2 cms image 25 x 43 cms sheet original folds a little age-toned but in very good clean condition. A striking view of Nanxiong in the province of Guangdong central to the tea route leading to Canton Guangzhou <br>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 Astley. . unknown
1796177644London.: G. Nicol. April 121796. Large format engraving 29.9 x 45 cm; 37 x 50 cm sheet trimmed to the platemark spots of browning to the image mainly affecting the sky and marginal foxing corners a little toned old paper repair affecting the caption only no loss the sheet creased at the corners and a little dusty but a strong dark impression in very good condition. Intricate and wonderfully composed engraving after a drawing by the artist William Alexander 1767-1816 prepared for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. The engraver James Fittler 1758-1825 was appointed by George III to be his Marine Engraver. Despite the serried ranks of the Chinese noblemen attendants and the figure of the Emperor himself occupying almost the entire engraving it is the figure of Lord Macartney making an entrance stage right who steals the show. Fittler has amplified Macartney as "hero" with the dramatic use of tone: Lord Macartney is bathed in light a representative of the British Empire "on which the sun never sets". The page attending Macartney is the figure of George Staunton's son Thomas. <br>A dramatic evocation of the might of Empire. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . G. Nicol. unknown
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
173816233London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good condition. A map of the China coast from Behai to Shantou centering on the Pearl River Canton Macau & the islands of Hong Kong. Copper engraved map 20 3/4 x 16 1/2" with sml margins. The map is from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society "A Description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary Together with the Kingdoms of Korea and Tibet" 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 Du Halde book is referred to in 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
173816707London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving period folds. 15 1/4 x 18 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. One small section of fold separated and repaired archivally. 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
