ISBN: 9781140722335

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hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book., 2.5, [New York 1853], Ballou's. Single sheet, 27.25 x 38 cm.,with 2 b.w.… More...

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book., 2.5, [New York 1853], Ballou's. Single sheet, 27.25 x 38 cm.,with 2 b.w. engravings, minor foxing, overall in good condition. The bombardment is depicted as a distant view from some ships. The second engraving is of the Dutch Folly Fort, Can- ton River. Article discusses the British public's divided opinion of the acts of their officials in China. ., 0, London 1858, ILN. Single sheet, very good, two half-page il- lustrations, verso text. The first shows the British sailors landing with rifles at Canton, to help strengthen the beseieged head-quarters. The 2nd shows the burning of the store, along the river. Verso text: SIEGE OF CANTON BY THE BRAVES 2/3 page articles, with the terms of the Treaty notes. Fascinating piece of history. ., 0, London.: Illustrated London News. February 21,1857.. Two half-page engravings (15 x 23 cms), on a single newspaper leaf, complete descriptive text for each engraving overleaf, scant spotting and edge-wear, but in very good condition. Two engravings published during the months prior to the attack on (and four year occupation of) Canton (Guangzhou) by allied British and French troops during the time of the Second Opium War. The commentary for the farewell by the English Consul Harry Parkes to the Mandarins "Howqua, Mowqua, Kinqua, &c." (below) is markedly milder than contemporary Parliamentary reports of his actions, (effectively escalating tensions with the Chinese): "Since the sketch was made the Chinese seem to have discovered the inutility of bringing the matter to a close by negotiations, and that the Admiral is determined to be as obstinate in his firmness as the Chinese Commissioner is firm in his obstinacy." From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker with his pencilled catalogue note. ., Illustrated London News, 0, paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book., 2.5<