Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Chinese; Illustrated in Fifty Coloured Engravings with Descriptions

Alexander, William

Published by Thomas M'Lean, London, 1814

About this Item

Half leather over marbled boards. Edition not stated. Backstrip perished, boards greatly rubbed, edges frayed. Bookplate. Of the 50 original plates, 2, 6, 13,14, 34, 41, 42, 45, and 50 are missing. Occasional foxing. The hand- colored aquatint plates are beautifully done. Needs rebinding, many pages loose. Plates dated 1814, although book is not dated. Plates are available individually at $50 each. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. Seller Inventory # 27925

Bibliographic Details

Title: Picturesque Representations of the Dress and...

Publisher: Thomas M'Lean, London

Publication Date: 1814

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

Edition: First Edition.