Six late 18th century copper engravings relating to China
Six late 18th century copper engravings from Staunton's 'An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Brtain to the Emporer of China'
comprising Sydenham Edwards del: 'The Pelicanus Sinensis or Fishing Corvorant of China' and 'The Fire-backed pheasant of Java', together with William Alexander del: 'The Rock of Quang-Yin, with an Excavation near its Base, serving as a Temple and Dwelling for several priests of Fo', 'Natives of Cochin-China, Playing at Shittlecock with their feet', 'Punishment of the Tcha' and 'View of Turon Bay', published 1796 by G.Nicol, (6)
impression 30.5 x 35.5 cm., overall 43.5 x 57.5cm.
Condition: untrimmed with margins. Marginal spotting/foxing to all. Minor spotting and marks to impressions
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Six late 18th century copper engravings from Staunton's 'An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Brtain to the Emporer of China'
comprising Sydenham Edwards del: 'The Pelicanus Sinensis or Fishing Corvorant of China' and 'The Fire-backed pheasant of Java', together with William Alexander del: 'The Rock of Quang-Yin, with an Excavation near its Base, serving as a Temple and Dwelling for several priests of Fo', 'Natives of Cochin-China, Playing at Shittlecock with their feet', 'Punishment of the Tcha' and 'View of Turon Bay', published 1796 by G.Nicol, (6)
impression 30.5 x 35.5 cm., overall 43.5 x 57.5cm.
Condition: untrimmed with margins. Marginal spotting/foxing to all. Minor spotting and marks to impressions
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