China in a series of views : displaying the scenery, architecture, and social habits, of that ancient empire / drawn from original and authentic sketches by Thomas Allom, Esq. ; with descriptive notices by the Rev. G.N. Wright, M.A.
| Author/creator | Allom, Thomas |
| Other author | Wright, G. N. (George Newenham), 1790?-1877. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Peter Jackson, Late Fisher, Son, & Co., [between 1850 and 1859?] |
| Description | 4 volumes in 2 leaves, 128 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | China, its scenery, architecture, social habits, &c. illustrated |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy autographed on front fly-leaf of each volume "Louis [Pàderit?], New Orleans, 1860." Decorative gold-stamped covers. |
| General note | Title on added ill. t.p.: China, its scenery, architecture, social habits, &c. illustrated. |
| General note | Plates bear the imprint of Fisher, Son, & Co., Peter Jackson, or The London Printing and Publishing Company. |
| General note | Collation: v. 1: 68 p., [32] leaves of plates; v. 2: 52 p., [32] leaves of plates; v. 3: 96 p., [32] leaves of plates; v. 4: 72 p., [32] leaves of plates. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy v. 1-4 gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Item at the bindery | DS709 .A44 1850Z V.1-2 | Item at the bindery | |
| Joyner | Item at the bindery | DS709 .A44 1850Z V.3-4 | Item at the bindery |