B16430

Language code

eng, fre

Shelfmark

Bk.2.13

Author

Mason, George Henry.

Title

The punishments of China, illustrated by twenty-two engravings: with explanations in English and French.

Publication, distribution, etc.

London :, Printed for William Miller, by W. Bulmer and Co.,, 1801 [i.e. 1821?].

Physical description

[27] leaves, [22] plates ;, Fo.

Note

Previously: Bk.2.18.

Note

Text in English and French.

Note

Anonymous author = George Henry Mason (Lust/BL).

Note

Second title-page in French, reading "Les punitions des Chinois, représentés en vingt-deux gravures: avec des explications en Anglais et en Francais".

Note

Imprint gives date as 1801, but final advertisement leaf dated 1821. Actually published by T. McLean.

Note

Final advertisement leaf.

Provenance

Given to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.

Binding

19th century gold- and blind-stamped dark red morocco.

Subject

Punishment, China.

Subject

Crime and criminals, China.

Added entry--place

England, London.

001B16430

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300##$a[27] leaves, [22] plates ;$cFo.

500##$aPreviously: Bk.2.18.

500##$aText in English and French.

500##$aAnonymous author = George Henry Mason (Lust/BL).

500##$aSecond title-page in French, reading "Les punitions des Chinois, représentés en vingt-deux gravures: avec des explications en Anglais et en Francais".

500##$aImprint gives date as 1801, but final advertisement leaf dated 1821. Actually published by T. McLean.

500##$aFinal advertisement leaf.

561##$aGiven to Eton by Nicholas Kessler; Kessler bookplate.

563##$a19th century gold- and blind-stamped dark red morocco.

650#0$aPunishment$zChina.

650#0$aCrime and criminals$zChina.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.