China
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1956 Red Lacquer DaysLondon: 1956A stunning limited edition of this illustrated journal depicting a trip to Peking.
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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.
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1956 Sowerby of China: Arthur de Carle SowerbyKendal: 1956A biography of Arthur de Carle Sowerby, a British naturalist and explorer raised in China.
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1956 Sowerby of China: Arthur de Carle SowerbyKendal: 1956A first edition biography of this British explorer raised in China, in an unclipped dust wrapper.
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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.
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1845 An Accompaniment to Mitchells Map of the World On Mercators ProjectionPhiladelphia: 1845A companion volume to Mitchell's 'Map of The World'.
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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.
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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.