Rooke Books: China
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Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China
New York , Arno Press & The New York Times , 1971 . Cloth. A lovely facsimile of the 1818 edition of Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China, richly illustrated and with folding maps. This is a lovely facsimile of the 1818 edition of a Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China, and of A Voyage to and From that Country, in the year 1816 and 1817.The volumes also contains an account of the most interesting transaction of Lord Amherst's Embassy to the Court of Pekin, and observations on the countries which it visited. Clarke Abel was a member of the Geological Society and Chief Medical Officer and Naturalist to the Embassy of China. The volume is richly illustrated throughout with seventeen plate illustrations and three folding maps. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart with a few marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .
-- Boeknummer: 820B49
GBP 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 76.5]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: clarke abel narrative of a journey in the interior of china facsimile travel narrative of a journey in the interior of china Not Stated
Annals & Memoirs of the Court of Peking (from the 16th to the 20th Century)
London, William Heinemann, 1914. First edition. Cloth. The second impression of this impressive history of the Chinese Royal Family, a fascinating volume complete with illustrations. The first edition, second impression, published two months after the first impression.An extensive exploration of the Chinese Royal Family, looking in particular at the court from the 16th to the 20th centuries.This volume looks at the Ming dynasty, Later Jin, and Qing Dynasty, up to the abolition of the Chinese monarchy in 1911. A fascinating discussion on the Chinese monarchy, with a commentary on the history of the country during a vital period of growth.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding plate, and twenty-three plates.Collated, complete.By E. Backhouse and J. O. P. Bland.Including an alphabetical list of the principal persons mentioned in the book. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A small amount of wear to the head and tail of the joints. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some occasional spots. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 830P9
GBP 295.00 [Appr.: EURO 346.75]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Annals & Memoirs of the Court of Peking (From the 16th to the 20th Century) peking court china peking j. o. p. bland beijing Various
The Break-Up of China with an Account of Its Present Commerce, Currency, Waterways, Armies, Railways, Politics, and Future Prospects
London, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1899. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition copy of the study of China by Lord Charles Beresford, illustrated with a large colour folding map. The first edition.Lord Charles Beresford's study of China just before the turn of the century. Looking into its history, industrialisation, and where the author thought the country would grow into the coming century.Beresford wrote this work after he spent 100 days in China, mostly spending his time representing the Associated Chambers of Commerce. After his return to London, he spent 31 days penning this work.Illustrated with a folding map and one folding plan.Collated, bound without one folding map.Two pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Some spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some odd spots. Closed tear to the folding map. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 830P41
GBP 120.00 [Appr.: EURO 141]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: The Break-Up of China china history lord charles beresford china Not Stated
An Embassy to China
London , Longmans, 1962. Cloth. A scarce paperback copy of this journal of the travels of Lord Macartney to the Emperor Ch-ien-lun 1793-1794. George Macartney, 1st Earl Macartney, KB (14 May 1737 Â 31 May 1806) was an Irish-born British statesman, colonial administrator and diplomat. In paper wraps. Externally, smart, with just a few marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: GEN31-H-13
GBP 52.00 [Appr.: EURO 61.25]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Ch-ien-lun Lord Macartney China Travel Lord Macartney None
Red Lacquer Days
London, Lion and Unicorn Press, 1956. Cloth. A stunning limited edition of this illustrated journal depicting a trip to Peking. 'Red Lacquer Days' came about as a result of the author being invited to become a member of a cultural delegation who were expected to promote a message of goodwill. The work comprises sketches and extracts by Casson from a journal he kept during the important visit.Written and illustrated by Sir Hugh Casson (1910-1999), a British artist, interior designer and architect.This is a limited edition, with two hundred copies produced, of which this is No. 113. In a full cloth binding. Externally lovel, very minor wear only. Internally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean with only the odd instance of spotting. Near Fine . Ill.: Hugh Casson. Near Fine .
Boeknummer: 760R40
GBP 98.00 [Appr.: EURO 115.25]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Hugh Casson Peking Travel Writing China Peking Hugh Casson
Extreme Oriental Mixture
London, Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1925. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's experiences travelling across China. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty plates. Collated complete. A detailed account of the author's experiences in China, with chapters on real tea, driving, the New Year, Chinese theatre, a banquet in Cathay, crafts, and much more. Written by Gilbert Collins, a British writer. In the original orange cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and extremities. The odd mark to the cloth. Front hinge starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light age toning to the extremities. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 886T37
GBP 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 76.5]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Extreme Oriental Mixture Collins Oriental Not Stated
China in Transformation the "Overland" to China
London, Harper & Brothers, 1898-1900. Cloth. The second edition of two of Archibald Colquhoun's popular and vivid travel works about China, lavishly illustrated including with folding maps. Two second edition travel works.'China in Transformation', published in 1898. An in-depth study on China, looking at the country's geography, foreign relations, economics, commercial development, government, people, and more. Illustrated with a frontispiece, four colour folding maps, and in-text maps. Collated, complete.'The "Overland" to China', published in 1900. An interesting travel work that works along the Trans-Siberian Railway only a few years after it opened, a vivid look at the countries it passes through. Illustrated with a frontispiece, four colour folding maps, twenty- two plates, and in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.Written by Archibald Colquhoun. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards and spines. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper of 'The "Overland" to China&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the very odd spot, including to the fore edges. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 830P8
GBP 450.00 [Appr.: EURO 528.75]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: China in Transformation The "Overland" to China china travel The "Overland" to China archibald r. colquhoun Various
In the Footsteps of Livingstone: Being the Diaries and Travel Notes Made by Alfred Dolman
London, John Lane The Bodley Head, 1924. First edition. Cloth. A charmingly illustrated first edition of this exciting travel diary from Alfred Dolman. First edition. Highly illustrated throughout with 30 plates and 5 maps, 3 of which fold out. Collated complete. Written and illustrated by Alfred Dolman, a British explorer and writer, on his journey to follow in the footsteps of David Livingstone, a Scottish Christian missionary and explorer. Livingstone was one of the most popular British heroes of the late 19th century as an advocate of anti-slavery, imperial reforms and British commercial expansion. Publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light bumping to the extremities and minor rubbing to the boards. Small splits to the head of the spine but joints remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Good . Ill.: Alfred Dolman. Good .
Boeknummer: 843T52
GBP 55.00 [Appr.: EURO 64.75]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Livingstone Dolman Explorer Dolman Alfred Dolman
Society in China
London, A. D. Innes & Co, 1894. First edition. Cloth. An interesting first edition study on the society and culture of China in the nineteenth century, an insightful work by Robert Douglas. The first edition.An interesting exploration of society in China in the nineteenth century. The author looks at all of society in the country, including the Emperor and his court, the government, the penal code, literati, farmers, villages, mechanics, merchants, women, doctors, and more. Interestingly also discussing prominent historical events such as the Opium Wars, as well as architecture, slavery in the country, food and dress, infanticide, foreign trade, religions, entertainments, and more. Overall offering a complete study of the county in this era.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and twenty-one plates.Collated, complete.Written by the oriental scholar Robert Kennedy Douglas, who worked in China from 1858 to 1865. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, a little faded to the spine, joints, and extremities. Some marks to the boards and spine. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot. Frontispiece is detaching to the head. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 830P43
GBP 130.00 [Appr.: EURO 152.75]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Society in China china robert k. douglas asia china Not Stated
Shanghai of to-Day a Souvenir Album of Fifty Vandyck Prints of "the Model Settlement
Shanghai; Hong Kong; Singapore, Kelly & Walsh Limited, 1928. Cloth. The second and preferred edition of this beautiful travel work on Shanghai, containing fifty striking photographs showcasing the lovely architecture of the city. The second enlarged and preferred edition of this uncommon work.Illustrated with fifty striking photographs by Vandyke.Collated, complete.A fascinating volume looking into the architecture of 1920s Shanghai, a beautiful study of the most famous buildings in the city.This period in Shanghai was very interesting, with the city becoming an increasingly important commercial centre in China and globally. Buildings and areas of Shanghai beautifully photographed in this work include The Shanghai Club, The Bund, The Palace Hotel, the North China Daily News Building, the Yokohama Specie Bank Building, The Astor House Hotel, and more. The introduction by Owen Mortimer Green to this work offers and concise discussion on the history of Shanghai as well as wondering about the future possibilities of the city. Green was the editor of the 'North China Daily News&apos.Prior owner's charming ink notes to the caption of plate 18, noting 'Mary Jean Collier Christened Here 1930' (The Holy Trinity Cathedral), and plate 30, noting 'Mary Born Here. 3.11.30. 5.0 P.M' (The Country Hospital, Great Western Road). In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with a little wear to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Some light marks to the boards and only a couple of very light marks to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the occasional spot. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title. Prior owner's charming ink notes to the caption of plates 18 and 50. Very Good . Ill.: Vandyck. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 830P10
GBP 895.00 [Appr.: EURO 1051.5]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Shanghai of To-day shanghai china travel shanghai vandyke Vandyck
John Chinaman at Home: Sketches of Men, Manners and Things in China
London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1912. Cloth. A smart fourth impression of this illustrated social study on China. Fourth impression. Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirty-five plates. Collated complete. A detailed social study on life in China, with chapters on village life, characteristics, food, medicine and surgery, clothes, homes and gardens, marriage, death, boys, girls and women, education, manners, punishment, religion, superstitions, and more. Written by Reverend Edward John Hardy, an English missionary. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Previous owner's bookplate to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 892T74
GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 41.25]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: John Chinaman Home Sketches Manners Home China Hardy Not Stated
The Vices of Macao Stones
Hong Kong , Hong Kong University Press, 1999. Cloth. An excellent edition of this fascinating volume on the history of the region of Macau in the People's republic of China, thoroughly illustrated. An early edition of this volume, published in 1999. An excellent copy in the unclipped dustwrapper. Lindsay and May Ride researched and studied the hidden stones of Macao for years; through their studies, they uncovered many mysteries and the rich history of the region. This brilliant volume brings to life the individual, events, and circumstances that made Macau the unique place it is. Abridged with additional material by Jason Wordie and a foreword by John King Fairbank. Illustrated with various beautiful coloured plates and photographs in black and white throughout. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, lovely. The dustwrapper is excellent and unclipped, with only minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are extremely bright and clean. Illustrated with various beautiful coloured plates and photographs in black and white. Fine . Ill.: Unnamed. Fine/Fine.
Boeknummer: 769A44
GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 41.25]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: macao china voyages explore china illustrated Unnamed
China: Its State and Prospects
London, John Snow, 1838. First edition. Cloth. The first printing of this fascinating exploration of China and its future developments, complete with illustrations including a hand coloured frontispiece. The first edition, first printing.Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, vignette title page, one folding map, and five plates.Collated, complete.'China: Its State and Prospects' is an interesting early nineteenth century work that delves into the history and state of China during that era, from the point of view of a missionary who was sent to China by the London Missionary Society in 1816.This work inspired many people to become missionaries, including Hudson Taylor, who spent fifty years in China and founded the China Inland Mission. William Henry Medhurst was an English Congregationalist missionary to China, one of the early translator of the Bible into the Chinese language.Illustrated by G. Baxter.Bookplate of David Williams Wire, who was the Lord Mayor of London and was involved with the founding of the National Hospital in Queens Square. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the board and spine. Some minor marks to the boards and spine. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is slightly strained. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with some scattered spots. Frontispiece is working loose. Very Good . Ill.: G. Baxter. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 830P32
GBP 450.00 [Appr.: EURO 528.75]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: China: Its State and Prospects china walter henry medhurst david williams wire china G. Baxter
La Chine
Paris, Michel Levy Freres, 1875. Leather. A French translation of Laurence Oliphant's travel account of his time spent in China with Lord Elgin. In French.A new edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece, fifteen plates, and in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.Laurence Oliphant's detailed and vivid travel work on China. A wonderful work looking into history and culture of China, following the author's trip to China in 1857-1860. Oliphant was the private secretary to Lord Elgin, accompanying him to Calcutta, Hong Kong, Canton, Tientsin, and Yedo. They voyage to China with the intention of signing treaties to open trade between China and Britain. In this volume Oliphant accounts the gunboat diplomacy of the nineteenth century. Lord Elgin was a colonial administrator and diplomat, known for his actions during the Second Opium War, including ordering the destruction of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. With an introduction by Francois Guizot, an important French historian and politician.A translation of Oliphant's volume on his Japanese travels was also published. In the original quarter morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, head of the joints are cracked, head of the spine is lifting. Some loss to the head and tail of the spine. Some rubbing to the boards and spine. A little marking to the head of the rear board. Spine is a little faded. Front hinge is a little strained. Two institutional label to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some occasional spots. Front endpaper, half title, and frontispiece are detaching. Faded stamp to the title page and to a couple of other pages. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .
Boeknummer: 828P4
GBP 135.00 [Appr.: EURO 158.75]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: La Chine china travel francois guizot china Various
A Passport to China: Being the Tale of Her Long and Friendly Sojourning Amongst a Strangely Interesting People
London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1931. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this illustrated account of the author's time and travels in China. First edition. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and fifteen plates. Collated complete. An account of the author's time in China, with details of regional walks, wedding ceremonies, spirit boats, schools, scenery, railway excursions, and much more. Written by Lucy Soothill, a British Methodist missionary to China whose husband, William Edward Soothil, later became Professor of Chinese at University College, Oxford. With a foreword by their daughter, Dorothea Hosie or Lady Hosie, a British amateur film maker and writer on China. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, sound with rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine. Minor loss to the head and tail of the spine with a split to the cloth across and down the front joint. Front hinge starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .
Boeknummer: 886T36
GBP 59.00 [Appr.: EURO 69.5]
Catalogus: China
Trefwoorden: Passport China Soothill Hosie China Not Stated
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