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1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902Mortimer and Dorothy Menpes' beautiful travelogue of the world, the first edition. -
1903 World's ChildrenLondon: 1903The first edition of Dorothy and Mortimer Menpes' book representative of children across the world. -
c1900 八駿馬全圖 Complete Pictures of the Eight Noble SteedsNot Stated: c1900A wonderfully unique volume depicting eight famous Chinese military figures and their beloved steeds, represented with hand coloured illustrations on silk. -
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1903 World's ChildrenLondon: 1903A signed limited edition of the Menpes' charming study on the children of the world, complete with one-hundred colourful plates. -
1844 The ChineseLondon: 1844A beautiful new edition of John Francis Davis's illustrated account of China and its culture, three volumes bound in one. -
1940 A Cavalier in ChinaLondon: 1940The uncommon first edition of this autobiographical account of a journey through the interior of China, in the very scarce dust wrapper. -
1924 In the Footsteps of Livingstone: Being the Diaries and Travel Notes Made by Alfred DolmanLondon: 1924A charmingly illustrated first edition of this exciting travel diary from Alfred Dolman. -
1928 A Study of Chinese AlchemyShanghai: 1928A first edition copy of this very scarce exploration of Chinese alchemy, which became an influential work. -
1909 ChinaLondon : 1909A smart first edition copy of this work that explores the beauty of China, with colour plates. -
1943 Der Holzschneider und Bilddrucker Hu Cheng-yenBasel: 1943A German exposition on the beautiful art of Hu Zhengyan, complete with sixteen lovely colourful plates for which Hu is most famous. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1929 China A New AspectLondon: 1929A scarce first edition work on the growing development of China in the interwar era. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1875 La ChineParis: 1875A French translation of Laurence Oliphant's travel account of his time spent in China with Lord Elgin. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1902 World PicturesLondon: 1902A delightful collection of the artwork of Mortimer Menpes depicting stunning locations all across the globe. -
1914 Beside the BambooLondon: 1914A lovely first edition copy of this ethnographical study of Chinese culture. -
1989 Chinese ArchitectureLondon: 1989A near fine wonderful first edition work on the beautiful architecture in China, a fantastic volume illustrated in colour throughout.