Rare original, antique illustrations of the people of Asia, their habits, customs and fashions. The continent of Asia fascinated and mystified the people of Europe for centuries. Their eyes were opened to the opportunities and mystery of Asia by Marco Polo, (1254 – 1324), a Venetian merchant traveller[ whose travels are recorded in Livres des merveilles du monde (Book of the Marvels of the World, also known as The Travels of Marco Polo, c. 1300), a book that introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China.
23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Varj sepoleriChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from around the world and acr..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Sepolero di un GrandeChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from around the world..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Trono e Scettio. (Has some type offsetting)ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Cerimonie funebriChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from around the world and..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Dio quante congChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from around the world and a..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Asia in ancient Greek religion was a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys and mother of Atlas and Prometheus. The continent was named after herGreece,ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrar..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Abiti armeChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from around the world and across..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Soldato nel suo completo uniforme. (Has some type offsetting)ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared cl..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Bonzi. (Has some type offsetting)ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from arou..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Bonzo. (Has some type offsetting)ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from arou..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Paese rappresentante il suolo della cina. (Has some type offsetting)ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and comp..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Animali e VegetabiliChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from around the world ..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Imperatore Kien - Long portato in trionfoChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes f..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Antico imperatoe nel suo carro. (Has some type offsetting)ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared cloth..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Ritratti I Imperatori e uomini celebriChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Ordigno per innaffiare le terreChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and compared clothes and costumes from around..
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23.0 x 15.0 cm (9.2 x 4.8 inches).Imperatore Tartaro - Chinese e mandarino. (Has some type offsetting)ChinaThis exquisitely detailed hand finished engraving is from a set titled il Costume Antico e Moderno by Dr Giulo Ferrario (1767-1847)and was made in the 1820s. Ferrario's work documented and comp..
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22.5 x 15 cm (9 x 6 inches).IndiaThis original antique lithograph was made in 1890. It is from a work by A. D Frederickson, a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society. This intrepid chap travelled from London eastwards through Arabia, India, the Orient, Japan and the Pacific to the USA. During his tra..
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22.5 x 15 cm (9 x 6 inches).This original antique lithograph was made in 1890. It is from a work by A. D Frederickson, a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society. This intrepid chap travelled from London eastwards through Arabia, India, the Orient, Japan and the Pacific to the USA. During his travels ..
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47 x 32 cm (18.5 x 12.5 inches).This beautiful, large map is from the last decorative hand colored atlas from England, The The Royal Illustrated Atlas Of Modern Geography, which was published in 27 parts from 1854-62 by A. Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh. It was printed via steel plate..
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16.5 x 25.5cm (6.5 x 10 inches). This is an original black and white steel engraving showing fascinating scenes in India in the 19th century, from a work by James Sprent Virtue. It is a genuine antique print, not a reproduction and is in good condition...
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16.5 x 25.5cm (6.5 x 10 inches). This is an original black and white steel engraving showing fascinating scenes in India in the 19th century, from a work by James Sprent Virtue. It is a genuine antique print, not a reproduction and apart from a small water stain on the right margin, is in good condi..
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34.5 x 22.3 cm (13.5 x 8.8 inches).RussiaThis original antique engraving was made in 1778. It is from a "A New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels" by John Hamilton Moore, and was printed by Alexander Hogg in London. Moore described some of the most interesting discoveries and adventures ..
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34.5 x 22.3 cm (13.5 x 8.8 inches).RussiaThis original antique engraving was made in 1778. It is from a "A New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels" by John Hamilton Moore, and was printed by Alexander Hogg in London. Moore described some of the most interesting discoveries and adventures ..
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