Illustrations, largely topographical, relating to the Yangtze expedition

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Comprises the following:
<li>MS.7593/1-20: pencil sketches by Barton made on the Yangtze, dated 1861.</li>
<li>MS.7593/21-31: photographs of other sketches by Barton, some of which were used for engravings to illustrate Five months on the Yang-Tse, by Thomas W. Blakiston (London, John Murray: 1862), dated c.1862.</li>
<li>MS.7593/32-52: engravings for use in Five months on the Yang-Tse, by Thomas W. Blakiston (London, John Murray: 1862), based on sketches by Barton, with draft captions, dated 1862.</li>
<li>MS.7593/53-57: Chinese visiting cards acquired by the expedition, dated 1861.</li>

Illustrations, largely topographical, relating to the Yangtze expedition

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