ALBUM OF FORTY PAINTINGS in ink and colour on paper, depicting various characters on the odd-numbered pages; the even-numbered page left blank was probably intended for calligraphy. Bound against two wooden plates. (Minor foxing, a few holes). China, early 20th century. AN ALBUM OF FOURTY PAINTINGS, INK AND COLOURS ON PAPER, CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. DIM. (VIEW) 19 X 15 CM (7 1/2 X 5 7/8 IN.)