This lot features two prints of locations in Canton (Guangzhou). The first shows a street in Canton with numerous people in the street. The second print shows a religious building. They were drawn by Barthelemy Lauvergne, one of several painters who accompanied August Nicolas Vaillant on his circumnavigation of the globe. Issued in Vaillant's Voyage Autour du Monde Execute Pendant les Annes 1836 et 1837 sur la Corvette la Bonite Commandee … Album Historique. Printed by Rose-Joseph Lemercier, edited by Anthus Bertrand, and published by Ackermann & Co. in London.

A. New - China Street a Canton, (11.7 x 7.7").
B. Pagode aux Environs de Canton, (11.7 x 7.3").

References: Sabin #98298.

Condition: A+

Crisp impressions on bright sheets.