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1876 The Folk-Lore of ChinaLondon: 1876The first edition of Nicholas Dennys' detailed history and study of Chinese folklore, illustrated with two plates. -
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. -
1891 John Kenneth MacKenzie Medical Missionary to ChinaLondon: 1891A very scarce first edition biography on the medical missionary to China, John Kenneth MacKenzie, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. -
1907 The Chinese Empire a General & Missionary SurveyLondon: 1907A scarce first edition history of China and the Empire, a wonderful and extensive history illustrated throughout. -
1927 Chinese Characters, Their Origin, Etymology, History, Classification and SignificationNot Stated: 1927The second English of this extensive guide to Chinese characters, an immense history and study on the language. -
1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902The first edition of this colourfully illustrated artistic look at the world, illustrated with the beautiful plates of Mortimer Menpes. -
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. -
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. -
1935 The Mongols of ManchuriaLondon: 1935The scarce first U.K. edition of Owen Lattimore's study of the tribes, history, and politics of Manchuria, illustrated with folding maps. -
1874 A Ramble Round the WorldLondon: 1874A first edition of the translation of this Australian diplomat's travelogue, translated by Lady Herbert and published by Macmillan and Co. in 1874. -
1986 The Fracture of Meaning: Japan's Synthesis of China from the Eighth through the Eighteenth CenturiesNew Jersey: 1986A fascinating exploration into Japan's synthesis of China, in a scarce and well-preserved dust wrapper. -
1956 Red Lacquer DaysLondon: 1956A stunning limited edition of this illustrated journal depicting a trip to Peking. -
1936 Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages a Review of its Characteristics Decoration FolkloreLondon: 1936The first edition of this beautiful study of the history of Chinese Jade, illustrated with bright colour plates throughout. -
1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902A beautifully illustrated signed limited edition work by Mortimer Menpes, illustrated throughout with his lavish colour plates. -
1954 The Second China War 1856-1860Not Stated: 1954A scarce volume detailing the Second Opium War, published by the Navy Records Society. -
1956 Sowerby of China: Arthur de Carle SowerbyKendal: 1956A biography of Arthur de Carle Sowerby, a British naturalist and explorer raised in China. -
1956 Sowerby of China: Arthur de Carle SowerbyKendal: 1956A first edition biography of this British explorer raised in China, in an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1937 The Most Noble And Famous Travels of Marco PoloLondon: 1937The second, enlarged edition of this book detailed on Marco Polo's travels. With 11 maps and other illustrations. -
1914 Gladdening River Manuel First Edition Folding Maps Illustrated PresbyterianLondon: 1914An uncommon first edition copy of this fascinating study of the influence of the 'Young Men's Guild' of the Church of Scotland in the Eastern Himalayas. -
1845 An Accompaniment to Mitchells Map of the World On Mercators ProjectionPhiladelphia: 1845A companion volume to Mitchell's 'Map of The World'. -
1909 Sport & Travel in Both Tibets Lady Minna Jenkins Colour Plates Folding Map Scarce 1stLondon: 1909A collection of Lady Jenkins' illustrations during her trips to Tibet. -
1899 Little Folk of Many Lands Louise Jordan Miln IllustratedLondon: 1899An illustrated book looking at the lives of children from around the world. -
1962 An Embassy to China J L Cranmer-Byng Lord McCartneyLondon : 1962A scarce paperback copy of this journal of the travels of Lord Macartney to the Emperor Ch-ien-lun 1793-1794.