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Houses of Parliament in London, 1870s
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Location: London, UK ALAMY Image ID:2S00G4N A sepia view of the Palace of Westminster stretches along the Thames, its lacework Gothic revived in stone and shadow. Victoria Tower anchors the left, the great clock tower to the right, while low skiffs rest on the river’s calm surface. The 1870s perspective preserves London’s seat of…
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![[VOL IV] HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hong-kong-from-kow-loon-kowloon-hong-kong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-sfisher-2X55NGM.jpg)
[VOL IV] HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON
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HONG-KONG, FROM KOW-LOON (*The principal facts in this account of Victoria, and the island of Hong-kong generally, are taken from a paper in the Journal of the Geographical Society, by A. R. Johnston, Esq., Deputy – Superintendent of Trade at Canton. Indeed, it is to the zeal and decision of this able and active…
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![[VOL IV] ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/entrance-to-the-chin-chew-river-fokien-jinjiang-quanzhou-fujian-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ctdixon-2X55NG7.jpg)
[VOL IV] ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN
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ENTRANCE TO THE CHIN-CHEW RIVER, FOKIEN Cover Image: Entrance to the Chin-chew River, Fokien / JinJiang QuanZhou FuJian China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by C.T.Dixon – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NG7 *The battles that occurred in Jinjiang (Quanzhou) during the Opium War period. / Sketched on the Spot by Capt Stoddart R.N.. Though the…
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![[VOL IV] SCENE ON THE HONAN CANAL, NEAR CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/scene-on-the-honan-canal-near-canton-pearl-river-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jballen-2X55NFJ.jpg)
[VOL IV] SCENE ON THE HONAN CANAL, NEAR CANTON
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SCENE ON THE HONAN CANAL, NEAR CANTON Cover Image: Scene on the Honan Canal, near Canton / Pearl River GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.B.Allen – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NFJ *The status of the Pearl River in Guangzhou is very important. The Pearl River is the largest river in southern…
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![[VOL IV] ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/arrival-of-marriage-presents-at-the-bridal-residence-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wfloyd-2X55NDH.jpg)
[VOL IV] ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE
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ARRIVAL OF MARRIAGE-PRESENTS AT THE BRIDAL RESIDENCE Cover Image: Arrival of Marriage Presents at the Bridal Residence / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NDH *Traditional Chinese dowry is a form of money or gifts typically presented by the groom’s side to the bride’s family as part of…
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![[VOL IV] THE MELON ISLANDS, AND AN IRRIGATING WHEEL](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-melon-islands-and-an-irrigating-wheel-guazhou-yangzhou-jingsu-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-halard-2X55ND3.jpg)
[VOL IV] THE MELON ISLANDS, AND AN IRRIGATING WHEEL
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THE MELON ISLANDS, AND AN IRRIGATING WHEEL Cover Image: The Melon Islands, and an Irrigating Wheel / GuaZhou YangZhou JingSu / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by H.Alard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55ND3 *The Melon Islands（Guazhou） is located in present-day Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. Situated at the confluence of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and…
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![[VOL IV] COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/coal-mines-at-ying-tih-yingde-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-wale-petit-2X55NCY.jpg)
[VOL IV] COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH
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COAL-MINES AT YING-TIH Cover Image: Coal-Mines, at Ying-Tih / YingDe GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.A.Le Petitclined Plane on the Imperial Canal The Grand Canal / China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Floyd – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NCY *Yingde is a historical city in the north of Guangdong Province,…
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![[VOL IV] THE POLO TEMPLE, TAI-HOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-polo-temple-tai-hou-lake-taihu-zhejiang-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jsands-2X55NAK.jpg)
[VOL IV] THE POLO TEMPLE, TAI-HOO
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THE POLO TEMPLE, TAI-HOO Cover Image: The Polo Temple, Tai-Hou / Lake Taihu ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.Sands – ALAMY Image ID:2X55NAK *Tai-Hou（Lake Taihu）, located between Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in China, is one of China’s largest freshwater lakes and the third-largest freshwater lake in the world. Taihu is…
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![[VOL III] GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gardens-of-the-imperial-palace-the-summer-palace-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-jballen-2X55N7K.jpg)
[VOL III] GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING
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GARDENS OF THE IMPERIAL PALACE, PEKING Cover Image: Gardens of the Imperial Palace, The Summer Palace, Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by J.B.Allen – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N7K *The Summer Palace, located in the northwest of Beijing, is a royal garden built during the Qing Dynasty, commissioned by Emperor Qianlong.…
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![[VOL III] THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-western-gate-of-peking-beijing-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ebrandard-2X55N50.jpg)
[VOL III] THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING
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THE WESTERN GATE OF PEKING Cover Image: The Western Gate of Peking / BeiJing China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by E.Brandard – ALAMY Image ID:2X55N50 *Western Gate, or West ZhiMen (Xi Zhi Men), located in the northwest of Beijing, is one of the city’s historic gates and areas. It is one of…
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![[VOL II] THE FOUNTAIN COURT IN COMSEEQUA’S HOUSE](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-fountain-court-in-conseequas-house-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-ctdixon-2X55MX0.jpg)
[VOL II] THE FOUNTAIN COURT IN COMSEEQUA’S HOUSE
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THE FOUNTAIN COURT IN COMSEEQUA’S HOUSE,CANTON Cover Image: The Fountain Court in Conseequa’s House, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by C.T.Dixon – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MX0 *Canseequa was a businessman from Hunan. After his death, this luxurious mansion was sold to pay off debts. / From a Drawing in…
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![[VOL II] THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-pria-granda-macao-macao-china-drawn-by-t-allom-engraved-by-whcapone-2X55MRT.jpg)
[VOL II] THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO
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THE PRIA GRANDA, MACAO Cover Image: The Pria Granda, Macao / Macao China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.H.Capone – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MRT *The Pria Granda（Nam Van） was originally a bay in the Macau Peninsula, historically used as an anchorage for merchant ships. The coastline is now a prominent area for Macau’s…
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![[VOL I] RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rice-sellers-at-the-military-station-of-tong-chang-foo-liaocheng-shandong-china-drawn-by-tallom-2X3H91E.jpg)
[VOL I] RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO
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RICE-SELLERS AT TONG-CHANG-FOO Cover Image: Rice Sellers at the Military Station of Tong-Chang-Foo / LiaoCheng ShanDong China / Drawn by T.Allom – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H91E *Dongchangfu Prefecture was a prefecture in the Ming and Qing dynasties in what is now Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China. Rice to sell! Who lacks good cheer?Would you our rice,…
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![[VOL I] THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON](https://arclumiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/the-european-factories-canton-guangzhou-guangdong-china-drawn-by-unknown-engraved-by-jtingle-2X3H90M.jpg)
[VOL I] THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON
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THE EUROPEAN FACTORIES, CANTON Cover Image: The European Factories, Canton / GuangZhou GuangDong China / Drawn by Unknown Engraved by J.Tingle – ALAMY Image ID:2X3H90M *This illustration depicts European factories established in Guangzhou. Mother of wealth, and enterprise, and arts,Her golden empire marries distant parts;She knits the league, she sheaths the blade of war,Of…
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Queen Elizabeth 2 Docked in Gibraltar Harbour – Monumental Bow & Mooring Lines
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Location: Gibraltar ALAMY Image ID:3BXCYY2 The Queen Elizabeth 2 looms at berth in Gibraltar, her black hull and white superstructure meeting in a sharp, ocean-liner prow. Taut mooring lines rake across the frame, scaling the ship against figures on the quay. It’s a quiet portrait of a Cunard icon—purposeful, elegant, and built for the…
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1990s Switzerland Luzern Wilhelm Tell Seerestaurant – Night View of Historic Paddle Steamer Restaurant
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Location: Lucerne, Switzerland ALAMY Image ID:3BPD6HC Strung with festoon lights and glowing windows, the Wilhelm Tell paddle steamer sits moored on Lake Lucerne like a floating salon. Its striped funnel, timber decks, and broad paddle boxes read clearly in the night, heritage engineering repurposed as hospitality. Reflections tremble along the hull, while the lakeside…