Antique Prints of China

Here is a collection of historical views of China. Please ask us if you are looking for special prints.
Prints are in good condition unless otherwise mentioned. Some light age toning and minimal spotting is normal for antique prints.
Prints are shown in alphabetical order.

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Amoy

Night Scene in Amoy

Wood engraving ca 1870.
Wide margins. Light creases in margin corners.

15.5 x 23.8 cm ( 6.1 x 9.3 ")

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA1400


Canton

Arch de Triomphe de Canton tiré de Nieuhof.

Copper etching 1750. Light spot in lower margin.

18.6 x 13.5 cm ( 7.3 x 5.3 ")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. CHINA1409


The Foreign Factories, Canton.

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

16 x 23.5 cm ( 6.2 x 9.2 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA1509


Im Hafen von Kanton, Blumenboote, Dschunken un Eierschalenboote
( In the Canton Harbor, Flower boats, junks, and eggshell boats)

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverside is printed.

10.5 x 18 cm ( 4.1 x 7 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235968


Las Ocurrencias de Canton (China)
1. Rio y fandadero. 2. Oficinas de Consulado International. 3. Iglesia britanica.
El Shamien, o Barrio de los Europeos, Teatro de los Sucesos Ocurridos el 10 del Actual.
(Foreign Compound in Canton)

Wood engraving from a Spanish Illustrated work ca 1880. Reverse side is printed.

21.5 x 33.5 cm ( 8.4 x 13.1 ")

$ 125.00

Order Nr. CHINA1502


Le fregate l'Audacieuse au mouillage de Boca-Tigris, dans la riviere de Canton.

Wood engraving by J. Tagnion from a French source. Paris, 1858

Mouth of the Pearl River. Left side: Macao, right side Hong-Kong

A bit spotty in margins. Some minor traces of age and use. Reverse side has unrelated text print.

14.8 x 22.7 (5.8 x 8.9")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA15618


Tae-Pin-Shan, Chinese Joss House, Canton (Place of worship)

Wood engraving by G. Measum. From an American publication. Dated1858

Traces of age and use along margin edges. Reverse side has unrelated text print

22 x 34 cm (8.7 x 13.4")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA15613


The War With China

Upper image: British Factories at Canton.
Lower image: Plan of the Attack on the forts and Batteries of Canton Nov. 12 and 13, 1856.

Wood engraving in an illustrated work dated 1857. Reverse side is printed.

Page size: 39 x 26 cm ( 15.3 x 10.2 ")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. CHINA1510


A Plan of the City of Canton on the River Ta ho

Anonymous copper etching. Ca. 1750.

Figures 1 - 13 point to: 1: The Old King's Palace 2: The Young King's Palace 3: A Chineese Tower 4: The Land Gate 5: The Fort 6: The Bequeting House 7: The Place of Exercise for the Tartars 8: The Quarters for the Tartars 9: The City Wall 10: The Armouiry 11: The Vice Roy`s Palace 12: The Watergates 13. Floating Castles

Upper margin has faint water stain. Otherwise very good

27.5 x 20.4 cm (10.8 x 8")

$ 240.00

Order Nr. CHINA15606


Der Tempel der fuenfhundert Goetter in Kanton.
( The temple of the five hundred gods in Canton )

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

11.5 x 15.5 cm ( 4.5 x 6.1 " )

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA236277


"Kanton"

Lithograph. China appliqué (lithograph is on a thin sheet of China paper that is backed on a stronger paper.
Published by the Lith. Institut v. W. Korn & Co in Berlin. From "Die preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien.
Ansichten aus Japan, China and Siam." Published in Berlin, 1864. Anonymous artist. Modern hand coloring.

This decorative print shows Canton looking over the wall and into the valley.

Image is in excellent condition. The backing is somewhat toned and has minor spotting.

22.7 x 46 cm ( 8.9 x 18.1 ")

$ 420.00

Order Nr. CHINA1397SOLD


Chin-keang River

" Mouth of the River Chin-keang"

Steel etching by J. Sands after T. Allom. Ca. 1850.

Very light toning. Condition is Very Good.

12.4 x 19.2 cm ( 4.9 x 7.6 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA1354


Muendung Des Flusses Chin - Kiang

Wood engraving ca 1870. Reverse side is printed.

9.8 x 15.3 cm ( 3.8 x 6 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. CHINA236276


Die grosse Sinesische Bruecke zwischen der Haupt=Statt Focheu und deren Vorstatt Nantai; auf 100 so hohen boegen, dass die Schiffe mit ausgespannten Segeln ungehindert durchfahren...

Remarkable bridge near Focheu (Fokien) in China

Copper etching Johann Adam Delsenbach (1685 - 1765) after the drawing by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (1656 - 1723). From “Entwurf einer Historischen Architectur". 1721. Text: Left German, Right French.

Plate XIII

General age toning. Some creasing. Margins have some spotting. General condition better than good.

Sheet size 36 x 51 cm (9.1 x 20.1")

$ 420.00

Order Nr. CHINA 1552


Le Fong Chou

Wood engraving ca 1875.
Reverse side is printed.
A few light spots.

13.7 x 8.7 cm ( 5.3 x 3.4 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235840


Han - Tseuen

Han - tseuen, - Province of Kiang-nan

Steel engraving by J. Redaway after T. Allom, ca 1850.
Wide margins. Overall light age toning. A few scattered spots in margins.

12.6 x 19 cm ( 5 x 7.5 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1440


Entrance of the Yellow River

Entrance of the Hoang-ho, or the Yellow River.

Steel engraving by H. Adlard after T. Allon, ca 1850.

12.4 x 19.2 cm ( 4.9 x 7.5 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1382


Hong Kong

Pedder's Hill and Harbour-Master´s House, Hong-Kong. Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Kowloon Fort, Opposite Hong Kong

Wood engravings from the "London Illustrated News " dated 1857. Reverse side is printed.

25.5 x 26.5 cm ( 10.1 x 10.4")

$ 55.00

Order Nr. CHINA1478


Habitations of Poor Fisherman at Hong Kong

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

6.6 x 11.2 cm ( 2.6 x 4.4 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA15595


The Bay and Island of Hong Kong.

Wood engraving 1880. Minor spotting in margins.

10.6 x 17.3 cm ( 4.2 x 6.8 ")

$ 55.00

Order Nr. CHINA15596


Sketches in China. -

Above: Hong-Kong Races

Below: The Race-Course, Happy Valley

Two wood engravings on same page. Dated 1858

Minor traces of age and use along margin edges. Reverse side has unrelated text print.

Page size: 40.3 x 26 cm (15.9 x 10.2")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. CHINA15612


Chinese Sampans In the Harbour of Hong-Kong
Sketching in China

Wood engravings from the "London Illustrated News " dated 1857. Reverse side is printed.

Page size: 40 x 26.5 cm (15.7 x 10.4 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. CHINA1479


Camp of the Sikh Cavalry at Cowloong, Opposite Hong-Kong: Probyn's Horse and Fane's Horse.

Wood engraving dated 1860. Backside is printed.
Minimal spotting in margins. Small repaired tear in lower right margin corner and another in upper left margin corner.

23.7 x 34.5 cm 8 9.3 x 13.5 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. CHINA1476


Hong Kong

Arrivee du general de Montauban a Hong Kong, le 3 mars, d'apres un croquis de M. L......, officer de l'expedition.

Wood engraving, 1860. Reverse side is printed. Vertical centerfold inking.

22.2 x 32 cm ( 8.7 x 12.5 ")

$ 170.00

Order Nr. CHINA1477


Upper image: Hotel un Villenkolonie auf dem gipfel des Pik von Hongkong.
Lower image: Hongkong mit dem Pik.

Wood engravings ca 1885. Reverse side is printed.

Page size: 38 x 28 cm ( 14.9 x 11 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr. CHINA1484


Drachenprocession in Hongkong. (Kite procession in Hong-Kong)

Wood engraving by R. Schreiber after a photograph. Ca. 1900

Centerfold has repaired binding holes. Traces of age and use along margin edges.

24.8 x 35.7 cm (9.8 x 14.1")

$ 150.00

Order Nr. CHINA15608


Sick and Wounded embarking at Hong-Kong on Board the Steamer “Canton"

Wood engraving. Dated 1858. Related text on reverse side

Very good condition.

23 x 34 cm (9 x 13.4")

$ 80.00

Order Nr. CHINA15609SOLD


A View of the Victoria Barracks, Hong-Kong, China

Wood engraving. Ca. 1860

Explanatory text underneath print. The image below is unrelated. Reverse side has unrelated text print. Traces of age and use along margin edges.

Image: 16.5 x 23 cm (6.5 x 9")

$ 85.00

Order Nr. CHINA15611


Hong Kong

Pagodeninsel bei Hongkong.

Wood engraving by Otto Spamer, 1878.
Backside is printed.
Narrow upper and right margins.

10.1 x 11.2 cm ( 3.9 x 4.4 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1455


Chow-Chow (Chinese Supper) at Hong-Kong.

Wood engraving ca 1860. No right margin. Small spot in lower right margin corner.
Narrow upper margin. Reverse side is printed.

15 x 22.5 cm ( 5.9 x 8.8 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA1480


Coolies at Hong-Kong, in wet weather.

Wood engraving from "The London Illustrated News", dated 1857.
Backside is printed.

14.8 x 23 cm ( 5.8 x 9 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA1408SOLD


Royal Palace on Hu-Kiu-Schän

" Der Kaiserliche Reisepalast am Hu-Kiu-Schän"

Steel etching by Lang. Ca. 1850.
Light spotting in margins.Print has overall light toning.

9.8 x 15.3 cm ( 3.9 x 6 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1363


Kalgan -Chalga - Gobi Desert

"Die Strasse der Kleiderhaendler in Kalgan"
(The street of the clothing dealers in Chalga in the Gobi Desert)

Wood engraving ca 1890. Backside is printed.

23.5 x 15.5 cm ( 9.2 x 6.1 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1428


Kuchin een sineesche Stadt in het lantschap Peking, aen de rivier Guei, de gemeenevryplaets der vluchtelingen van Sina en Korea. (General view of Kuchin

Copper etching by Amsteld after drawing by Peter Schenk (1660 - 1718). Amsterdam,

1702. very fine original hand coloring. Title in Dutch and Latin. From “Hecatompolis" 100 city views.

Narrow margins. Otherwise very good.

19.5 x 25.5 cm (7.7 x 10")

$ 280.00

Order Nr. CHINA15617


Foot of the Too-king, or, Two Peaks at Le Nai

Steel engraving by R. Sands after T. Allom, ca 1850.
Wide margins. Overall light age toning. A few spots in margins. Browning on margin edges.

12.3 x 18.9 cm (4.8 x 7.4")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA1442


Lake See-Hoo

Lake See-Hoo and Temple of the Thundering
Winds from the Vale of Tombs

Steel engraving by J.C.Bentley after T. Allon, ca 1850.

12.3 x 19 cm ( 4.8 x 7.5 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1380


View of Macao

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

5 x 10.9 cm ( 2 x 4.3 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr.CHINA15597


Macao

Die Kapelle in Dem Grossen Tempel Zu Macao

Steel engraving by H. Worms, ca 1840. Fine print mounted on stronger backing.

10.2 x 15.3 cm ( 4 x 6 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1458


"Franciscan Monastery at Macao"

Aquatint by I. Clark after I. Wathen and published by Black, Perry and Nicols, 1814. Original hand coloring.
Image is mounted on a stiffer backing (original). Title is written by hand in pencil on backing.
Image is very clean. Backing has some browning and scattered spotting.

14.2 x 21.6 cm ( 5.6 x 8.5 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. CHINA1391SOLD


"Macao, with the Church of St. Antonio, from Camoen's Garden"

Aquatint by I. Clark after I. Wathen and published by Black, Perry and Nicols, 1814. Original hand coloring.
Image is mounted on a stiffer backing (original). Title is written by hand in pencil on backing.
Image is very clean. Backing has some browning and scattered spotting.

14.2 x 21.6 cm ( 5.6 x 8.5 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. CHINA1392 SOLD


Melen Islands, and Irrigating Wheel

Steel engraving by H. Adlard after R. Allom, ca 1850.
Wide margins. A few minor spots in margins. Browning on margin edges.

12.5 x 19 cm (4.9 x 7.5 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1444


Nanking

Porcelan Thurm in China

Copper engraving ca 1780. Fine, original hand coloring.
Scattered spotting in margins. Some small, repaired holes in image. Repaired tear in lower margin..

15 x 21.5 cm (5.9 x 8.5 ")

$ 85.00

Order Nr. CHINA1439


Nanking

Nanking from the Porcelain Tower

Steel engraving by E. Radclyffe after T. Allom, ca 1850.
Overall age toning. Spotting in margins.

12.6 x 19 cm ( 5 x 7.5 ")

$ 55.00

Order Nr. CHINA1438


Nanking

Porcelain Tower, Nanking

Steel engraving by H. Adlard after T. Allom after a sketch on the spot by Lieut. White, ca 1850.

12.7 x 19 cm ( 5 x 7.5 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA1441


Porcelain Tower of Nanking

"Der Porcellanthurm zu Nanking"

Steel etching as Chine appliqué (print was printedon a thin page of China paper
and then mounted on stronger paper)by Worms Ca. 1850.

Impression is strong. Light overall toning. Vertical line left of tower from
original printing. Some light spotting in margins on background paper.
Overall condition is Almost Very Good.

10.2 x 15.4 cm ( 4 x 6.1 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1355


Porcelain Tower

Tour de Porcelaine

Copper etching by Mallet, 1683.

Strong impression. Small pleat in
lower margin. Overall condition is
Very Good.

14.1 x 9.7 cm ( 5.6 x 3.8 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. CHINA1386


Nanking

Nanking

Copper etching by Mallet, 1683.

Strong impression, some offsetting.
Condition is Very Good.

14.2 x 9.8 cm ( 5.6 x 3.9 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. CHINA1355


Le pont de Pa-Li-Kao

Wood engraving ca 1880. Backside is printed.

9 x 13.9 cm ( 3.5 x 5.4 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA1468


La colline et le lac de Quane cheou chane.

Wood engraving by H. Clergel after a photograph by Dr. Morache ca 1895.
On the reverse side is and image of the tempel area of Ouane cheou chane,

7.8 x 15.5 cm ( 3 x 6.1 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235914


Quin San, the principal street.

Wood engraving ca 1870. Reverse side is printed.

8.3 x 11.5 cm ( 3.2 x 4.5 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235913


Tsi-Sing-Yen

" Tsi-Sing-Yen oder Sieben Sternengebirge"

Steel etching by Rudolf, ca. 1850.

Light toning and spotting in margins.

10.1 x 15.7 cm ( 4 x 6.1 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr.CHINA 1367


Plan De Peking

Wood engraving by Erhard, ca 1845. Backside is printed. A few hardly visible spots. Upper margin is narrow.

15.2 x 20.5 cm ( 5.9 x 8 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1465


Peking

Peking in China

Steel engraving by Bibliograph. Institut in Hildburghausen, ca 1850.

13.6 x 14.7 cm ( 5.3 x 5.7 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1384


La chapelle du palais de´ete, d´apres une photographie. (Peking)

Wood engraving made after a photograph ca 1885.

14 x 19.8 cm ( 5.5 x 7.7 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA235842


Chine. - Vue de la grande rue de Pekin.

Wood engraving made after a photograph ca 1870.
Reverse side is printed. Hardly visible vertical centerfold.

22.5 x 32 cm ( 8.8 x 12.5 ")

$ 135.00

Order Nr. CHINA1505


Der Kaiser Palast
in Peking

Steel engraving from the Bibliograph. Institut in Hildburghausen ca 1845. Wide margins.

9.1 x 14.9 cm ( 3.6 x 5.9 ")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. CHINA1507


Vue d´un des forts du Pei Ho avant la guerre de 1860 (Peking)

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

10.5 x 14.3 cm ( 4.1 x 5.6 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA235843


Bilder aus Peking

Upper image: Observatorium
Lower image: Chinesisches Grabmal (Chinese Tomb)

Photogravures ca 1890. Reverse side is printed.

25 x 16.9 cm (9.8 x 6.6 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. CHINA1509


Bilder aus Peking

Upper image: Suedostturm der Stadtmauer (Southeast tower of city wall)
Lower image:Pekingstrasse (Peking street)

Photogravures ca 1890. Reverse side is printed with images of the Kaiser palace and a house altar.

24.5 x 16.6 cm ( 9.6 x 6.5 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. CHINA1551


Bilder aus Peking

Upper image: Eingang in die deutsche Gesandshaft (Entry to the German delegation)
Lower image:
Strasse der fremden Gesandschaften (Street of the foeign delegations)

Photogravures ca 1890. Reverse side is printed.

24.6 x 17 cm ( 9.7 x 6.7 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. CHINA15080


Environs de Pekin

Wood engraving ca 1885. Backside is printed.

15 x 20.4 cm ( 5.9 x 8 ")

$ 50.00

Order nr. CHINA1475SOLD


Aufgeschnittne Coccus Nuss.

Vornehmer Herrn Trag-Sessel zu Peking in Sina.

Read about the HESPERIDES prints.

Honored man being carried in a special chair in Peking.

Engraved by Ios. Montalegre.

$ 1200.00

Order Nr. HESPERIDES55232


Peking

"Peking in China"

Pen lithograph. From "Bildergalerie die Jugend" 1838.

Light overall toning. Condition is Very good.

12.8 x 16.7 cm ( 5 x 6.6 ")

$ 170.00

Order Nr. CHINA1360


View of the Tower of the Thundering Winds on the borders of the Lake See-hoo, taken from the Vale of Tombs.

Very fine copper engraving by J. Landseer and T. Shirt after W. Alexander. Dated. 1796. Hand coloring.

Good condition.

30.5 x 45.5 cm )

$ 120.00

Order Nr. CHINA235306SOLD


Shanghai

The Port of Shanghai

Wood engraving, 1857. Modern hand coloring. Backside is printed.

14.5 x 22.3 cm ( 5.7 x 8.8 ")

$ 55.00

Order Nr. CHINA1436


Un attelage a la Daumont, pres Chang-Hai (Shanghai)

Wood engraving ca 1880.

15 x 22.5 cm ( 5.9 x 8.8 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235841


Tien-Tsin

Le quai de la Douane, a Tien-Tsin.

Wood engraving ca 1880. Backside is printed.

6.5 x 12 cm ( 2.5 x 4.7 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1463


Ting-Hai, Chusan

Vale of Ting-hai, Chusan

Steel engravingby S. Bradshaw after T. Allom, ca 1850. Wide margins.

12.6 x 19.3 x cm (5 x 7.6 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1443


Ting-hai

No title (Ting hai)

Steel engraving ca 1850.

14 x 19.2 cm ( 5.5 x 7.5 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA1404


Signing of the Treaty between England and China at Tien-Tsin on June 26, 1858"

Wood engraving. Dated 1858. Reverse side has the complete text to go with the engraving.

The signing participants: Hwa-Sha-Na, The Earl of Elgin, Kwei-Leang, Admiral Seymour.

Insignificant minor traces of age and use.

23.2 x 34.3 cm (9.1 x 13.5")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. CHINA15614


Tien-tsin

"Tien-tsin, nach einer Skizze des Verfassers."

Wood engraving by C. Laplante after T. Taylor from "Ein Spaziergang um die Welt", 1875.

11.7 x 15.8 cm (4.6 x 6.2 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA1377


"Tungschau"

Lithograph. China appliqué (lithograph is on a thin sheet of China paper that is backed on a stronger paper.
Published by the Lith. Institut v. W. Korn & Co in Berlin. From "Die preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien.
Ansichten aus Japan, China and Siam." Published in Berlin, 1864. Anonymous artist. Modern hand coloring.

The lithograph is in excellent condition. The backing has age toning (upper and lower margins are more noticeable) and tiny, scattered spots.

30 x 44.5 cm ( 11.8 x 17.5 ")

$ 320.00

Order Nr. CHINA1396


Talien-Wan

The British Forces in Talien-Wan

Upper image: Purchasing Eggs and Fowl of the Natives.
Lower image: Landing of Sikh Horses at Odin Bay, Talien-Wan.

Wood engravings from "The London Illustrated News", dated 1860. Backside is printed.

Page size: 40.2 x 27.5 cm ( 15.8 x 10.8 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. CHINA1417


Talien-Wan

The War in China. - Depart from Hockly Pier, Odin Bay, of the Sikh Cavalry and Troops for the Peiho.

Wood engraving from "The London Illustrated News", dated 1860. Backside is printed.

Page size: 28 x 40 cm (11 x 15.7 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. CHINA1419


Vue de Tien Tsin, avant le demantelment impose par le traite de 1860.

Wood engraving ca 1890. Reverse side is printed.

10.5 x 14.4 cm ( 4.1 x 5.6 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235883


Marchands chinois sur le quai de Tien Tsin, d apres d ´une photographie.

Wood engraving ca 1890. Reverse side is printed.

9 x 13.8 cm ( 3.5 x 5.4 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235880


The war in China. - Tent of the 15th Punjaubees at Pehtang. (Tianjin)

Wood engraving aftert C. Wirgman. London, 1858

Minimal traces of age and use. Reverse side has unrelated text print.

23.5 x 34 cm (9.3 x 13.4")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. CHINA15619


Chinese Military drawn out in Compliment to the British Ambessador.

Copper etching by B.J. Pouncy after drawing by W. Alexander. London, 1796

Clean. Insignificant traces of age and use.

23.7 x 35.2 cm

$ 140.00

Order Nr. CHINA15615


Yuk-Shan

Landing Place at Yuk-shan

Steel engraving by W.H. Capona after T. Allom, ca 1850.
Wide margins with light browning on edges. Overall age toning.

12.5 x 15.2 cm ( 4.9 x 7.5 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1445


Upper image: The Camp of the Second Division of British Forces in the Bay of Pearls, Talien-Wan.
Lower-left image: A Village Street, Talien-Wan.
Lower center image: Landing of British Troops in Pearl Bay, Talien-Wan, on the 5th of July.
Lower-right image: Interior of a cottage at Talien-Wan.

Wood engravings from "The London Illustrated News ", dated 1860.
Backside is printed. Vertical centerfold.

Page size: 40.2 x 56 cm ( 15.8 x 22 ")

$ 95.00

Order Nr. CHINA1416


Le grande muraille de la Chine (passe de Nang Kao )

Wood engraving ca 1870.

14 x 19.8 cm ( 5.5 x 7.7 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA235996


A Chinese Military Post

Fine copper engraving by J. Pass after W. Alexander dated 1796. Nice clean print.

23.7 x 35.5 cm ( 9.3 x 13.9 ")

$ 150.00

Order Nr. CHINA1501 SOLD


Sicks of Fate

A Devotee consulting the Sticks of Fate

Devot consultant les baguettes du destin. Ein Andaectler zieht die Stoecke des Schicksals zu Rath.

Steel engraving by A. Fox after T. Allom, ca 1850.
Print has overall light age toning and a few tiny spots in margins. Clean, strong image.

12.5 x 18.5 cm ( 4.9 x 7.2 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1407


Chinese in costumes

Chinesen

Lithograph by L. Schneider for Gallerie der Costüme. Published in Berlin, ca 1850. Original hand coloring.

19 x 15 cm ( 7.5 x 5.9 ")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. CHINA1389


Types de porteurs de palaquins.

Wood engraving ca 1880. Backside is printed.

14.5 x 20 cm ( 5.7 x 7.8 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA1451


Chinois en costume d'hiver (Chinese in winter Costumes)

Wood engraving ca 1885. Backside is printed.

11 x 15 cm ( 4.3 x 5.9 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA1462


Les têtes des exécutés sont exposées en pleine rue.
(The heads of the executed are shown on the street)

Wood engraving ca 1880. A fewhardly visible spots.

13.7 x 19.5 cm ( 5.3 x 7.6 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1464


Mandians Vacabonds - Autres Mandians

Copper engraving 1750. anonymous. A few hardly visible spots in lower margin.

19.3 x 14 cm ( 7.6 x 5.5 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1410


Notre caravane quitte l'auberge de Yang-Soun.

Wood engraving ca 1880. Backside is printed.

8.8 x 13.6 cm (3.4 x 5.3 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1467


Chinese Bookseller

"Chinese Bookseller"

Wood engraving published in 1845. Backside is printed.

10 x 13.5 cm ( 3.9 x 5.3 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA1424


Le barbier ambulant.

Shows a barber doing acupuncture.
In earlier times barbers did acupuncture and pulled teeth!

Wood engraving ca 1880.
Reverse side is printed.

15.2 x 11.2 cm ( 5.9 x 4.4 ")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. CHINA235839 SOLD


Tschung-Hao, gouveneur de Tien-Tsin.

Wood engraving ca 1880. Reverse side is printed.

15 x 11 cm ( 5.9 x 4.3 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA234844


Aux environs des villages, la route imperiale est semee de dalles et de blocs de briques.

Wood engraving ca 1880.

12.5 x 22.6 cm ( 4.9 x 8.8 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. CHINA235845


Die Theebereitung (Preparation of Tea)

Steel engraving ca 1850. Fine image. Light creases in lower margin.

10 x 15.5 cm ( 3.9 x 6.1 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. CHINA1449


Nous faisons une halte dans l'avenue des animaux de granit, conduisant aux tombeaux des empereurs, d apres une photogrphie. (Granite tombs of emperors)

Photogravure ca 1885.

13.9 x 19.7 cm ( 5.4 x 7.7 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1471


Costumi Chinesi

Piantagione del Riso

Lithograph from an Italian source ca 1845. Very fine original hand coloring.

15.6 x 24.5 cm ( 6.1 x 9.6 ")

$ 125.00

Order Nr. CHINA1484


Portefaix chinois

Wood engraving ca 1885. Backside is printed.

9.8 x 11.2 cm ( 3.8 x 4.4 ")

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA1472


Les coiffures des femmes

Wood engraving ca 1885. Tiny repaired tear on upper margin edge.

14.5 x 21.2 cm ( 5.7 x 8.3 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA1474


Chinese Ladies

Dames Chinoises a la Promenade

Steel engraving by Pardinel after Demoraine ca 1840.

9.5 x 15 cm ( 3.7 x 5.9 ")

$ 55.00

Order Nr. COSTUME9286


Chinese Country People

Paysans Chinois

Steel engraving by Pardinel after Demoraine, ca 1840.

9.5 x 15 cm ( 3.7 x 5.9 ")

$ 55.00

Order Nr. COSTUME9288


Chine

Tone lithograph by C. Lassalle ca 1750.

14.9 x 10.2 cm ( 5.8 x 4 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA1457


Le Prince Kong

Wood engraving ca 1890. Reverse side is printed.

8.7 x 8.7 cm ( 3.4 x 3.4 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. 235882


En visite chez Prince Kong

Wood engraving ca 1890.

13.5 x 19.5 cm ( 5.3 x 7.6 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA235881


Chinesen Aus Hoehern Staenden
Chinois de la haute classe.

Lithograph by Honegger after Fuchs ca 1850. A few minor spots in margins.

24 x 34.6 cm ( 9.4 x 13.6 ")

$ 120.00

Order Nr. CHINA1459


No title.

Steel engraving by Henry Winkles after G. Heck, ca 1840.

Interesting print with many traditional costumes. Overall light age toning.

25 x 18.8 cm ( 9.8 x 7.4 ")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. CHINA1460


Frauen und Kinder im Reiche der Mitte

Wood engraving ca 1870. Reverse side is printed.

Overall light age toning and a few light spots in margins.

30.5 x 22.5 cm ( 12 x 8.8 ")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. CHINA1507


Pagode de la Chine / Grande Pagode de la Chine.

Copper etching by Bernard Picart (1673 - 1733). Dated 1728

Two views of pagodes on one sheet.

Traces of age and use in margins. Otherwise very nice condition.

Sheet size: 31 x 40.7 cm (12.2 x 16")

$ 340.00

Order Nr. CHINA 1553


Sinesische Triumpfbogen, deren eine Menge in den grossen Staetten zu sehen

Sinesische durch Kunst gemachte Lustberge und Hoelen, mit Zimmern, Stiegen, Teichen, etc.

Die schoene Sinesische Pagode, vor dem Staettlein Sinkicien in der Provinz Hantum gelegen

Eine der Wundersamen Ketten-Bruecken in Sina, Welche bey der Statt Kingtung mit Brettern auf 20 eisernen Ketten, von einer Bergspizen zur andern gebauet

Copper etching with 4 images by Johann Adam Delsenbach

(1685 - 1765) after the drawing by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (1656 - 1723). From “Entwurf einer Historischen Architectur". 1721. Text: Left German, Right French.

Plate XV

General age toning. Margins have some spotting. General condition better than good.

Sheet size 36 x 51 cm (9.1 x 20.1")

$ 420.00

Order Nr. CHINA 1486SOLD


Cientao, oder der Weg der Stuezen in der Sinesischen Provinz Hensi, Wo ueber Berg und Thal (umb ohne Umweg naeher an die Hauptstatt zu komen) eine Bruecke von 30 Stadien Laenge angeleget worden...

Die Bruecke von Loyano in der Sinesischen Provinz Fokien, welche die groesste und wunderbarste ist, wovon man jemals gehoeret...

Praise of bridge building.

Copper etching with 4 images by Johann Adam Delsenbach

(1685 - 1765) after the drawing by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (1656 - 1723). From “Entwurf einer Historischen Architectur". 1721. Text: Left German, Right French.

Plate XIV

General age toning. Margins have some spotting. Pleat running from top to bottom through the middle.General condition better than good.

Sheet size 36 x 51 cm (9.1 x 20.1")

$ 420.00

Order Nr. CHINA 1485


Approach of the Emperor of China to receive the British ambassador

Wood engraving ca1880. A few scattered spots in margins.

10.5 x 17.3 cm ( 4.1 x 6.8 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA15599


A Devotee Consulting the Sticks of Fate

Wood engraving ca1880. A few scattered spots in margins.

10.6 x 17.3 cm ( 4.1 x 6.8 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA15595


Taou Kwang Saving his FatherŒs Life During the Insurrection.

Wood engraving ca1880. A few scattered spots in margins.

10.6 x 17.4 cm ( 4.2 x 6.8 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA15598


Feast of Lanterns in China

Wood engraving ca1880.Reverse side is printed.

7.7 x 11.6 cm ( 3 x 4.6 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA15581


Leang Afu, the Chinese Evangelist

Wood engraving ca1880.Reverse side is printed.

10 x 7.8 cm ( 3.9 x 3.1 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA15583


Chinese Rice Mill

Wood engraving ca1880. Reverse side is printed.

10.5 x 17.3 cm ( 4.1 x 6.8 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA15582


The Empress and her Attendents Proceeding to the Temple from the Mulberry Grove.

Wood engraving ca1880. A few scattered spots in margins.

10.1 x 17.4 cm ( 4 x 6.8 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA15605


Confucius and his Disciples

Wood engraving ca1880. Some print from reverse side visible in margins.

7.3 x 10.2 cm ( 2.9 x 4 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA1504


Burning of the chinese Books, by Order of the emperor who built the Great Wall.

Wood engraving ca1880. A few scattered spots in margins.

10.6 x 17.3 cm ( 4.2 x 6.8 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA15603


The Emperor Weit Soong and his Court Taken Prisners by the Tartars

Wood engraving ca1880. A few scattered spots in margins.

10.6 x 17.6 cm ( 4.2 x 6.9 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. CHINA15602


Expédition de Chine.- Camp du 102e. Above: Porte d'un village fortifié near Che Fou Center: Type de soldat chinois; La rade de Tsche-Fou; Soldat d'infanterie...

Five wood engravings on the same page. From a French publication, 1860

Hardly any traces of age and use. reverse side has related and unrelated text print.

Sheet size: 36.5 x 25.5 cm (14.4 x 10")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. CHINA15607


Opium Smoking in China.

Wood engravings after drawings by a native artist, dated 1858. Reverse side is printed with unrelated text.

36 x 24 cm ( 14.1 x 9.4 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. CHINA15620


Upper image: Chinese Fruit Girl
Lower image: Chinese Opium Smokers.

Wood engravings dated 1858. Reverse side is printed with unrelated text.
Minor spots in text.

34.5 x 23 cm ( 13.5 x 9 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. CHINA15621


Chinese School

Wood engraving ca1880.Reverse side is printed.

7.6 x 11.6 cm ( 3 x 4.6 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA15584


Punishment of the Wood en Collar

Wood engraving ca1880.Reverse side is printed.

7.2 x 10.7 cm ( 2.3 x 4.2 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA15585


Ceremonies Observed in Every Part of China on the Occasion of an Eclipse

Wood engraving ca1880. A few scattered spots in margins.

10.6 x 17.4 cm ( 4.1 x 6.8 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. CHINA15586


CamoensŒ Grotto

Wood engraving ca1880. Reverse side is printed.

6.7 x 9.1 cm ( 2.6 x 3.6 ")

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA234946


Chinesischer Schiebkarren ( Chinese Wheelbarrow )

Wood engraving ca 1880. Reverse side is printed.

23.4 x 33 cm ( 9.2 x 12.9 " )

$ 55.00

Order Nr. CHINA236658


La Charrette du Mandarin Ching, d ´apres une photographie.

Wood engraving made after a photograph ca 1890. Reverse side is printed.

8.7 x 13.5 cm ( 3.4 x 5.3 ")

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA235928


Yang Fangs Smoking Room ( Opium? )

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

7.4 x 9.7 cm ( 2.9 x 3.8 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. CHINA235867


"Le Couvent des Jesuites, a Macao"

Wood engraving by Lebreton.

Published in Paris, ca. 1880. Reverse side is printed with unrelated text.

Light general age toning. Above image another wood engraving "La messe dominicale au Camp de Sathoneya..."

Right margin is narrow.

Page size: 36 x 25 cm ( 14.1 x 9.8 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. JESUIT236725


Chinese Fortune Teller

Wood engraving ca1880.Reverse side is printed

10.6 x 17.4 cm ( 4.1 x 6.8 ")

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA234947


Der unbedeckte Altar des Himmeltempels. ( The uncovered altar of the Heavenly Temple ) Near Peking.

Wood engraving ca 1875.

15.5 x 23.5 cm ( 6.1 x 9.2 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. CHINA236430


Chinese Costumes, North Part of Kwang-Tung.

Wood engraving ca 1870. Reverse side is printed.

9.5 x 11 cm ( 3.7 x 4.3 ")

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA236272


Der Tempel der fuenfhundert Goetter in Kanton.
( The temple of the five hundred gods in Canton )

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

11.5 x 15.5 cm ( 4.5 x 6.1 " )

$ 20.00

Order Nr. CHINA236277


No Title

Ferdinand Verbiest S.J. meeting in a Chinese Garden.

Copper engraving ca 1700. Text above image and on reverse side about Ferdinand Verbiest S.J. and the Chinese rulers of the time.
The Jesuits were very active at this time in China as astronomers, mathematicians, geographers and cartographers.
Notice the garden with fountain is similar to many in Italy at the time.

Print shows light signs of age and use. Strong, clear imprint.

Image size: 5.8 x 8 cm ( 2.2 x 3.1 ")
Page size: 18.5 x 11.5 cm ( 7.2 x 4.5 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr. GARDEN235549 SOLD


La Monastere Du Yung-Fou

Le Temple de Fang-kwan-yuan.

Wood engraving after Garnier and Pompom dated 1873.
Reverse side is printed.

21 x 14.8 cm ( 8.2 x 5.8 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. CHINA236230


L´empereur Toa Kwang, d ´apres une peinture chinoise.

Wood engraving made after a Chinese painting ca 1885.
Light horizontal crease in upper image. A few minimal spots.

15.8 x 22 cm ( 6.2 x 8.6 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. CHINA236231


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