WRIGHT, George Newenham (1794-1877). China, In a Series of Views, Displaying the Scenery, Architecture, and Social Habits, of That Ancient Empire. London: Fisher and Son, [c. 1843-44]. Allom's engravings after drawings from the Staunton collection depict many places in inland China that were previously unknown to Western audiences, and the work was regarded as the most prominent 19th-century publication on the subject. 2 volumes, large 4to (271 × 210 mm). Each volume with 31 plates and an engraved title vignette, for a total of 124 plates and 4 title vignettes (light, uniform browning; occasional foxing). Contemporary dark half morocco, spine gilt, title gilt to spine, gilt edges. (2)