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North Sze Chuen Road, corner of Range Road, Shanghai.

North Sze Chuen Road, corner of Range Road, Shanghai.

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The Bund, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

The Bund, Shanghai. Vintage postcard

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Habit of a bonzess of China in 1700. Bonzess de Chine.

Habit of a bonzess of China in 1700. Bonzess de Chine.

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The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la Chine dans sa parure ordinaire.

The ordinary habit of the emperor of China in [sic]. L'Empereur de la ...

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Baseball players - Chinese baseball team, Christian College, Macao, China

Baseball players - Chinese baseball team, Christian College, Macao, Ch...

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THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO. [at] "ON BOARD S.S. ""CHINA""" (SS;)

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER [held by] PACIFIC MAIL S.S. CO. [at] "ON BOARD...

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DINNER TO THE HIGH COMMISSIONERS OF THE EMPEROR OF CHINA - TAI HUNG-chi,ASST SEC.OF THE TREAS,TUAN FONG,VICEROY OF FUKIEN & CHE-KIANG,ANDSIR CHENTUNG LIANG-CHENG,MINISTER OF CHINA TO THE US; [held by] GOV.OF MASS.- CURTIS GUILD JR. [at] "ALGONQUIN CLUB,BOSTON,MASS." (CLUB;)

DINNER TO THE HIGH COMMISSIONERS OF THE EMPEROR OF CHINA - TAI HUNG-ch...

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Daniel's china court. Centennial Exhibition 1876, Philadelphia PA

Daniel's china court. Centennial Exhibition 1876, Philadelphia PA

Philadelphia stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who... More

A malefactor in a cage.

A malefactor in a cage.

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Four figures; one man leads another by chain around neck.

Four figures; one man leads another by chain around neck.

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Conducting an offender into banishment.

Conducting an offender into banishment.

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Black butterfly with red flowers and long green leaves.

Black butterfly with red flowers and long green leaves.

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Houseboat [?]]

Houseboat [?]]

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River and mountain scene with people loading flat boats from riverbank.

River and mountain scene with people loading flat boats from riverbank...

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A China heart - Public domain sheet music scan
Bi-level table with vase and dish, low small table with hanging bell, vase.

Bi-level table with vase and dish, low small table with hanging bell, ...

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Woman seated on green bench, playing wind instrument with a curved bell.

Woman seated on green bench, playing wind instrument with a curved bel...

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Large pottery container, vase, low table with lamp and large urn.

Large pottery container, vase, low table with lamp and large urn.

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Two women at tables with baskets of silkworms.

Two women at tables with baskets of silkworms.

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Pekin - Engraving, Public domain image

Pekin - Engraving, Public domain image

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S[?]ing out tea sprouts. - Drawing. Public domain image.

S[?]ing out tea sprouts. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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River freight junk. - Drawing. Public domain image.

River freight junk. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Kitchen shop, Shanghai. postcard

Kitchen shop, Shanghai. postcard

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Drawing of a man, drawing of a boy with a frog toy, drawing of a boat.

Drawing of a man, drawing of a boy with a frog toy, drawing of a boat.

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[Voyages and travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola. Description of Loango, Kongo, Angola, Benguela, and adjacent  countries. Description of the countries along the eastern coast of Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Guarda Fuy. Voyages and of Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Guarda Fuy. Voyages and travels in China, 1655-1722; Volume III; Frontispiece.]

[Voyages and travels to Guinea, Benin, Kongo and Angola. Description o...

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Whampao Road, Shanghai. postcard

Whampao Road, Shanghai. postcard

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1. Chinese Plaice, Platessa Chinensis; 2. Dr. Russell's Plaice, Platessa Russellii; 3. Short lined Finless Sole, Plagusia abbreviata. China.

1. Chinese Plaice, Platessa Chinensis; 2. Dr. Russell's Plaice, Plates...

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Le bal, Art print depicting dance

Le bal, Art print depicting dance

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Barnes, Blanding & Co., Marble and Granite Works, 26 Chenango St., Binghamton, N.Y.; Carter, Abbott & Johnson, General Hardware and Carriage Goods, Wholesale and Retail, 87 Washington Street, Binghamton, N.Y.; Charles S. Hall, Importer and Dealer in Crockery, China, & Glass, Cutlery, Plated-Ware, Mirrors, Carpets, Oil-Cloths, & House- Furnishing Goods, No. 34 Court St., Binghamton, N.Y.; Barrett & Child, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Imported & Domestic Groceries, Fine Tears, Coffees, and Spices, Flour, Salt, Fish, etc., etc., No. 32 Court St., Binghamton, N.Y. ; Amsbry & Morris, Dealers in Hats, Caps, Furs, Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers, 30 Court Street, Binghamton, N.Y.

Barnes, Blanding & Co., Marble and Granite Works, 26 Chenango St., Bin...

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Four drawings of insects. - Public domain book scan / drawing

Four drawings of insects. - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Drawing of a man on horseback, drawing of a boat with two people rowing.

Drawing of a man on horseback, drawing of a boat with two people rowin...

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Three drawings of insects, one drawing of flowers.

Three drawings of insects, one drawing of flowers.

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Sihu, Hangchow. Vintage postcard

Sihu, Hangchow. Vintage postcard

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Sihu, Hangchow. Vintage postcard

Sihu, Hangchow. Vintage postcard

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[Drawing of a woman.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Drawing of a woman.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Drawing of man with long spear.

Drawing of man with long spear.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Peking.  Near Tsi-hwa-Mönn. - German postcard, public domain image

Peking. Near Tsi-hwa-Mönn. - German postcard, public domain image

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Opium hulks in Shanghai Harbour.

Opium hulks in Shanghai Harbour.

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Chinese child with fan, standing next to vase.

Chinese child with fan, standing next to vase.

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English Bund, Shanghai. postcard

English Bund, Shanghai. postcard

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Peking.  View from Hata-mên. - German postcard, public domain image

Peking. View from Hata-mên. - German postcard, public domain image

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Chang Ji-Men, outer city wall, Peking.

Chang Ji-Men, outer city wall, Peking.

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Greetings from San Francisco. postcard

Greetings from San Francisco. postcard

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Bund in front of the H.S. Bank, Kobe.

Bund in front of the H.S. Bank, Kobe.

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Mingkow Road, Shanghai. postcard

Mingkow Road, Shanghai. postcard

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Bal chinois donné par l'empereur une fois tous les ans aux jours gras

Bal chinois donné par l'empereur une fois tous les ans aux jours gras

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DINNER TO GEORGE GRAY WARD OF THE COMMERCIAL PACIFIC CABLE COMPANY [held by] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHINA [at] "ASTOR HOUSE, SHANGHAI, CHINA" (FOR;)

DINNER TO GEORGE GRAY WARD OF THE COMMERCIAL PACIFIC CABLE COMPANY [he...

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A malefactor conducted to execution.

A malefactor conducted to execution.

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Twisting a man's ears.

Twisting a man's ears.

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Man is trapped inside a large barrel.

Man is trapped inside a large barrel.

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Large group, three figures wearing masks, two figures in center drinking from small cups.

Large group, three figures wearing masks, two figures in center drinki...

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People drying tea over small brick-oven fires.

People drying tea over small brick-oven fires.

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Boat with one sail.

Boat with one sail.

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Yi a lao wei pu sa jing, pt. 2, Frontispiece

Yi a lao wei pu sa jing, pt. 2, Frontispiece

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DINNER [held by] U.S.S.RALEIGH [at] "EN ROUTE TO SHANGHI,CHINA" (SS;)

DINNER [held by] U.S.S.RALEIGH [at] "EN ROUTE TO SHANGHI,CHINA" (SS;)

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Small stand with vase, small square table with urn.

Small stand with vase, small square table with urn.

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Two women placing silkworms on bamboo screens.

Two women placing silkworms on bamboo screens.

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Her Majesty, the Empress dowager Page 2

Her Majesty, the Empress dowager Page 2

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Athanasius Kircher - Æctÿpon verum et genuinum ....
Sleeves - An old book with a bunch of cartoon characters on it

Sleeves - An old book with a bunch of cartoon characters on it

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De rivier Tigres of Choo-Keang van de Ladrone Eilanden tot aan de Stad Canton.

De rivier Tigres of Choo-Keang van de Ladrone Eilanden tot aan de Stad...

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Habit of a Chinese mandarin of war in 1700. Mandarin de guerre de la Chine.

Habit of a Chinese mandarin of war in 1700. Mandarin de guerre de la C...

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Athanasius Kircher - Idolum F E in mone expressum.

Athanasius Kircher - Idolum F E in mone expressum.

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

[Two drawings of people.] - Public domain portrait print

[Two drawings of people.] - Public domain portrait print

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Drawing of man carrying sword, drum, and flowers.

Drawing of man carrying sword, drum, and flowers.

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Pale Genet,  Viverra pallida. 1/2 Natural length. China.

Pale Genet, Viverra pallida. 1/2 Natural length. China.

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Cheking Road bridge, Shanghai. postcard

Cheking Road bridge, Shanghai. postcard

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View of the Great Wall, on the side where the Ambassador entered China.

View of the Great Wall, on the side where the Ambassador entered China...

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Broadway with Astor House, Shanghai.

Broadway with Astor House, Shanghai.

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The silk manufacturing in China; Weaving; Reeling & doubling; Warping; A twisting mill; Winding from the clews to the bobbins.

The silk manufacturing in China; Weaving; Reeling & doubling; Warping;...

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[Four drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

[Four drawings of people.] - Public domain book scan / drawing

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Two drawings of boys, one drawing of a man.

Two drawings of boys, one drawing of a man.

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various habits of the Chinese and Tartars. Opp. p. 139

various habits of the Chinese and Tartars. Opp. p. 139

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Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Sorimachi 409, originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763)

Purple Inkstone of the Ming Dynasty (Minchō shiken) in 3 volumes; after “Living Garden of Ming-dynasty Painting” (Minchō Seidō Gaen) originally published by Ooka Shumboku (1680-1763) in 1746

Habit of a lady of China in 1700. Dame Chinoise.

Habit of a lady of China in 1700. Dame Chinoise.

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Tai ping li zhi: [xu pian] - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Tian fu xia fan zhao shu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864

Tian fu xia fan zhao shu - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864

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San zi jing - Taiping rebellion, China, 1850-1864
Tai ping tian guo ji wei jiu nian hui shi ti
Canton Bund and harbor looking downstream.

Canton Bund and harbor looking downstream.

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Chinese houses near Shameen, Canton (European settlement).

Chinese houses near Shameen, Canton (European settlement).

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Drawing of man leading man by chain around his neck.

Drawing of man leading man by chain around his neck.

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Drawing of man with sword and shield.

Drawing of man with sword and shield.

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Vase in white china by Jouhanneaud & Dubois of Paris.

Vase in white china by Jouhanneaud & Dubois of Paris.

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Bird eye view of Dairen. postcard

Bird eye view of Dairen. postcard

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Chinese taking tiffin. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Chinese taking tiffin. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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The Tokiwa Bridge, Dairen. postcard

The Tokiwa Bridge, Dairen. postcard

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