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An ink and water color illustration showing the approach of the Qianlong Emperor to the ceremony in which he and Lord Macartney would meet. Made in 1793 by William Alexander, one of the artists employed by the Macartney Embassy.

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An ink and water color illustration showing the meeting of the Qianlong Emperor and Lord Macartney. Made in 1793 by William Alexander, one of the artists employed by the Macartney Embassy.

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The title page of the book

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Detailed diagram of northern hemisphere constellations

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Woodcut print of a Chinese imperial vessel attributed to a "Seymour SC."

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Instructions for binding handwritten in pencil on the title page of A Guide to Health, Beauty, Riches, and Honour, by Francis Grose, Printed for Samuel Hooper (London, 1783). The note reads "Bound in calf - let the edges remain precisely as they…

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Bookplate of Edward Greenfield Dogget and Hugh Greenfield Dogget on inside front cover. Pastedown over marbled paper. Depicts St. Peter's Hospital, Bristol. Illustrator's name "C. Bird, 1893."

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Image of the binding showing minor wear across front and on corners. Bound in dark brown calf in the late 19th century.

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Red lettering piece attached to spine. Edges slightly fraying up - possibly taken from an earlier binding. Reads "A Guide to Health Etc."

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