Illustrations of China and its People

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Scope and Content

A volume measuring 36 x 48 cm containing plates with illustrations of various Chinese provinces, Hong Kong and Macao.
John Thomson (1837-1921) was a distinguished photographer and traveller, and this is volume I of his magnum opus, published in four volumes in 1873-74. It contains excellent Woodbury-type reproductions of his photographs taken in the early 1870s, and substantial notes on each illustration.

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Note

Includes index.

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

The volume was in poor condition, and lacks a title page, but has been expertly restored.

Location of Originals

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Physic Street, Canton

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Bibliography

The full citation for this publication is: Thomson, John (1873-1874), 'Illustrations of China and its People', London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle.

Additional Information

This collection level description was entered by SG using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Thomson, John, 1837-1921, photographer