Lot 407
China.- Mennie (Donald) Glimpses of China, 30 tipped-in photographic plates, oblong 4to, Shanghai, A.S.Watson & Co. Ltd., [c.1915].
Hammer Price: £700
Description
China.- Mennie (Donald) Glimpses of China: A Series of Vandyck Photogravures illustrating Chinese Life and Surroundings, 30 tipped-in photogravure plates, captions on mounts, title with ink inscription dated 1915 at head and a little soiled at corners, original wrappers with illustration mounted on upper cover, tied with cord, rubbed and frayed at edges, spine defective, oblong 4to, Shanghai, A.S. Watson & Co. Ltd ., [c.1915].
⁂ Scenes of canals, streets, temples and markets including tending incense burners, basket, food and trinket stalls and a magistrate being carried by palanquin.
Description
China.- Mennie (Donald) Glimpses of China: A Series of Vandyck Photogravures illustrating Chinese Life and Surroundings, 30 tipped-in photogravure plates, captions on mounts, title with ink inscription dated 1915 at head and a little soiled at corners, original wrappers with illustration mounted on upper cover, tied with cord, rubbed and frayed at edges, spine defective, oblong 4to, Shanghai, A.S. Watson & Co. Ltd ., [c.1915].
⁂ Scenes of canals, streets, temples and markets including tending incense burners, basket, food and trinket stalls and a magistrate being carried by palanquin.