China
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1963 Manchoukuo, Jewel of AsiaLondon: 1963The first edition of D. M. B. Collier and C. l'Eestrange Malone's study of the history of Manchuokuo, or, the State of Manchuria, in the early twenty first century.
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c1914 Etoffes de la Chine: Tissus & BroderiesParis: c1914A striking portfolio on the beautiful patterns and designs of fabrics made in China, illustrated with vivid plates.
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c1927 Decoration TibetaineParis: c1927Illustrated with a number of plates, six of which are in colour, this is a bright early twentieth century study of Tibetan artworks.
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1928 Cent Planches en Couleurs d'Art ChinoisParis: 1928A nice first edition copy of this beautiful work on Chinese art throughout history, complete with one-hundred striking colour plates.
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1894 Society in ChinaLondon: 1894An interesting first edition study on the society and culture of China in the nineteenth century, an insightful work by Robert Douglas.
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1889 The New Far West and the Old Far EastLondon: 1889The author's presentation copy of his travel account of North America and Asia, lovingly inscribed to his cousin. -
1899 The Break-Up of ChinaLondon: 1899A lovely first edition copy of the study of China by Lord Charles Beresford, illustrated with a large colour folding map.
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1855 The Chinese EmpireLondon: 1855The first impression of Evariste Regis Huc's first hand account of his time spent as a missionary in China, looking at the history and culture of the county.
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1838 China: Its State and ProspectsLondon: 1838The first printing of this fascinating exploration of China and its future developments, complete with illustrations including a hand coloured frontispiece.
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1929 China A New AspectLondon: 1929A scarce first edition work on the growing development of China in the interwar era.
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1843 Ten Thousand Things Relating to China and the ChineseLondon: 1843A vanishingly scarce work by William Langdon discussing the history of China, complete with many beautiful plates.
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1928 Shanghai of To-day a Souvenir Album of Fifty Vandyck Prints of "The Model Settlement"Shanghai; Hong Kong; Singapore: 1928The second and preferred edition of this beautiful travel work on Shanghai, containing fifty striking photographs showcasing the lovely architecture of the city.
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1914 Annals & Memoirs of the Court of Peking (From the 16th to the 20th Century)London: 1914The second impression of this impressive history of the Chinese Royal Family, a fascinating volume complete with illustrations.
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1898-1900 China in Transformation The "Overland" to ChinaLondon: 1898-1900The second edition of two of Archibald Colquhoun's popular and vivid travel works about China, lavishly illustrated including with folding maps.
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1908 A Wandering Student in the Far EastEdinburgh and London: 1908The first edition of Lawrence Dundas' travelling work, recounting his exploration across China and Japan, complete with many plates.
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1905 Round About My Peking GardenLondon: 1905The second impression of Alicia Little's uncommon first hand account of Peking at the turn of the century, a fascinating work complete with illustrations.
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1875 La ChineParis: 1875A French translation of Laurence Oliphant's travel account of his time spent in China with Lord Elgin.
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1915 An Official Guide to Eastern Asia Volume IV ChinaTokyo, Japan: 1915A scarce interwar guide to China, a wonderful and detailed work complete with illustrations and maps, from the library of a noted Dutch orientalist.
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1919 Observations in the OrientOssining; New York: 1919A superior first edition copy of this vivid travel work by a Maryknoll Missionary, complete with plates and the original map bookmark.
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1902 In der Heimat des Konfuzius. Sfizzen, Bilder und Erlebniffe aus SchantungSteyl: 1902An interesting German study on the Shandong province of China, as it was during its time as a colony of Germany, illustrated with two striking colour plates.
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1936 The Quest For CathayLondon: 1936A lovely first edition work discussing Middle Aged European exploration of China, an illustrated work complete with a colour frontispiece and folding maps.
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1944-45 China ProperLondon: 1944-45A scarce to find set issued by the Navy, looking into the vast history of China, an interesting and illustrated set that was published for official use only.
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1945-6 Chinese and Indian AlbumLondon: 1945-6The first editions of these two delightful works of travel photography from Cecil Beaton, illustrated with his photographs from trips to China and India in the 1940s.
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1971 Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of ChinaNew York : 1971A very smart facsimile of the 1818 first edition of Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China, richly illustrated and with folding maps.
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1971 Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of ChinaNew York : 1971A lovely facsimile of the 1818 edition of Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China, richly illustrated and with folding maps.
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1988 2 Vols Huc and Gabet: Travels in Tartary Thibet and China 1844-1846New Delhi: 1988Two smart re-print volumes that depict Huc and Gabet's travels in Tartary, Thibet and China.
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1976 A Collection of Famous Chinese Paintings Tang Sung Yuan & Ming DynastiesTaipai: 1976The first edition of this beautiful two volume work on the famous Chinese paintings across a millenium, wonderfully illustrated in both colour and monochrome with folding plates.
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1937 China and the World WarCalifornia, London, Oxford: 1937An exceptional first edition of La Fargue's examination into China's part played during the First World War.
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1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902A delightful collection of the artwork of Mortimer Menpes depicting stunning locations all across the globe.
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1914 Beside the BambooLondon: 1914A lovely first edition copy of this ethnographical study of Chinese culture.
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1989 Chinese ArchitectureLondon: 1989A near fine wonderful first edition work on the beautiful architecture in China, a fantastic volume illustrated in colour throughout.
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1838 Assorted Travelogues in One VolumeEdinburgh: 1838-1840Five volumes bound in one containing travelogues by J L Stephens and Howard Malcom, as well as an autobiographical work by Mungo Park. Exploring Asia, as well as some parts of Egypt and Europe.
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1916 Li Hung-ChangLondon: 1917The first edition of this concise biography on Li Hongzhang, a first hand account of his effect on China, in the original very scarce dustwrapper.
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1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902The first edition of this colourfully illustrated artistic look at the world, illustrated with the beautiful plates of Mortimer Menpes.
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1957 No Passport to TibetLondon: 1957A superb first edition of this illustrated account of F. M. Bailey's expeditions to Tibet, a vivid description of the journey.
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1999 The Voices of Macao StonesHong Kong : 1999An excellent edition of this fascinating volume on the history of the region of Macau in the People's republic of China, thoroughly illustrated.