Canton River: the Red Fort and European Quarters and} General view of Canton... caption title

by Guangzhou- Antique Prints

A$125 · Offered by Asia Bookroom

London. Illustrated London News, January 10, 1857. Two half-page engravings (14.5 x 23 cms), incomplete descriptive text, on a single newspaper leaf, marginal spotting and edge-wear, but in very good condition. Tranquil views of Canton (Guangzhou) months prior to the attack on (and four year occupation of) the city by..... More

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