An Extremely Rare Gouache of Shanghai,The Bund.Circa 1860. 'Gouache' of The Bund At Shanghai On the Huangpu River. Precisely Showing the Bust Waterfront, numerous steamers and sailing ships flying the Union Jack and two Paddle Steamers flying the American Stars and Stripes, one inscribed "Fire.Cracker.", the lengthy promenade dotted with figures engaged in day-to-day activities and set with the foreign concessions and Chinese counting house, a third American sailing Ship also f ...click for details
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