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Auction 115, Lot 809

"China historisch, romantisch, malerisch"

Subject: History and Travel Books

Period: 1840 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
6.5 x 9.5 inches
16.5 x 24.1 cm
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This German language book contains finely engraved plates, including views of Canton, Macao and Hong Kong. Carlsruhe im Kunst-Verlag. 351 pp with 35 steel engraved plates. Original marble-paper covered boards with leather spine with gilt lettering.

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Condition: B

Scattered light foxing and damp stains affecting most plates. Covers slightly rubbed.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $250

Closed on 6/21/2006

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