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Two Chinese ladies.. advertising print 1827
Klubbat för:
2700 SEK
Estimate
5 000-6 000 SEK
Description
Single-piece (230x144 mm.), printed on one side, advertising the exhibition in the Grand Saloon. No. 94, Pall Mall, of "Two Chinese Ladies! the only female natives of the Celestial Empire, ever seen in Europe". No place (London, E. Colyer) no date (1827?).
Löwendahl: China ilustrata nova. Supplement, 1719.
"The most Interesting and Elegant Objects of Public Curiosity, are Natives of Congsee-Laang-Lin-Foo... Their very dimunitive feet... and remarkably long finger nails... The saloon is enriched with a profusion of Chinese Curiosities".
From the library of Swedish antiquarian bookdealer Björn Löwendahl (1941-2013).
Auktionsnummer:
6239
Date:
2017-11-21