(Mumm,A.V. A diary in pictures. To my colleagues in Peking as a friendly reminde…

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(Mumm,A.V.

A diary in pictures. To my colleagues in Peking as a friendly reminder of their boss. Berlin, Graphische Gesellschaft 1902). Qu.fol. With 268 plates. 2 (of 4) pp. Ohldr. (rubbed). Western Travellers in China 101. Thiriez p. 103 ff. - Privately printed. Ex. No. 525 of a num. Interesting pictorial document from the time of the Boxer Rebellion in Imperial China. Besides views of the Forbidden City, magnificent buildings and temples, scenes of public and cultural life, etc. - The title page and the first preface page are missing. Some top corners slightly creased.

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