Thomson, J: VOYAGE EN CHINE. (Journey in China). N.p. (Paris), n.d. (1870s). pp. 353-416 & pp. 209-240. Numerous b/w illustrations throughout both articles showing engravings taken from Thomson’s photographs. 32x24 cm. Later paper covers.

Comprises two 1870s articles extracted from editions of from Le Tour de Monde covering John Thomson's 1870-72 travels in China. The first covers Thomson's travels in mainland China and the second his visit to Formose (Taiwan) which includes illustration of the aboriginal peoples. A good number of illustrations from engravings done from photographs taken by ThomsonAppears to be the first contribution in French on Thomson's seminal photographic journey. Scarce.