The ROCK of QUANG- YIN, with an Excavation near its Base, serving as a TEMPLE for several PRIESTS of FO.
by ALEXANDER, William
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London., 1797. William Alexander was an English artist who was attached to Lord MacCartney's expedition to China. The marvellous work he produced was published in George Staunton's Account of the expedition in 1797. George Staunton: An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China. G. Nicol. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Very wide margins, Slightly darkened towards edges, not affecting the clean and crisp image. Fine condition. Size: 22.5 x 17.5 cm.
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 53573
- Title
- The ROCK of QUANG- YIN, with an Excavation near its Base, serving as a TEMPLE for several PRIESTS of FO.
- Author
- ALEXANDER, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1797
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Peter Harrington
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London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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