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 | Item 227786
Malta Old Small Real Photo, Valletta, Marsamuscetto Harbour St. Paul's Cathedral
Vintage Maltese Small Old Real Photo Photograph. Malta - Valletta, Marsamuscetto Harbour, St Paul's Cathedral. 6cm x 9cm.
|  | Item 227785
Malta Old Small Real Photo, Valletta, Fort St. Angelo, Lighthouse, Grand Harbour
Vintage Maltese Small Old Real Photo Photograph. Malta - Panorama General View of Valletta, Fortress Fort St. Angelo, Lighthouse, Grand Harbour. 6.1cm x 9cm.
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Malta Old Small Real Photo Valletta Entrance to Grand Harbour Steamer Steam Ship
Vintage Maltese Small Old Real Photo Photograph. Malta - Panorama General View of Valletta and Entrance to Grand Harbour, Valletta. Steamer Steam Ship. 6.1cm x 8.9cm.
|  | Item 226927
Ruswarp, Church, Bridge, Street Scene, North Yorkshire Old Postcard FM Sutcliffe
Vintage Old Picture Postcard, North Yorkshire, Ruswarp, Church, Bridge, Street Scene. Ruswarp village lies within the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England.
Published by F.M. Sutcliffe Whitby
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China Old Real Photo Temple of Heaven Interior, Furnace 皇天上帝 Pekin Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Interior, Furnace. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 皇天上帝 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 225586
China Old Real Photo Temple of Heaven Ancestral Temple Arch Peking Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Ancestral Temple, Arch Arched Gate. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £7.99 | €10.39 | US$10.95 |
|  | Item 225585
China Old Real Photo Temple of Heaven Marble Step, Dragons, Peking Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Marble Step Steps, Dragons Dragon Carvings. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 225583
China Old Real Photo Temple of Heaven Entrance of New Year Hall Pekin Peiping 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Entrance of New Year Hall. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇 入口. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £12.99 | €16.89 | US$17.8 |
|  | Item 225584
China Old Real Photo, Temple of Heaven Happy New Year Hall, Peking Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Happy New Year Hall. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £12.99 | €16.89 | US$17.8 |
|  | Item 225582
China Old Real Photo, Temple of Heaven, Sacrifice Burners, Peking Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Sacrifice Burners. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 225581
China Old Real Photo, Temple of Heaven, Hall of Abstinence, Peking Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Hall of Abstinence. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 225580
China Old Real Photo Temple of Heaven Altar of Heaven Pekin Peking Peiping 天壇 拜臺
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Altar of Heaven. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇 拜臺. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
|  | Item 225579
China Old Real Photo Temple of Heaven Sacrifice Hall, Pekin Peking Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Sacrifice Hall. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 225578
China Old Real Photo TEMPLE OF HEAVEN Altar of Heaven Steps Peking Peiping 北平 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, Altar of Heaven. Taoist Daoist Temple of Heaven, Pekin Peking Peiping. Steps. Gate, Gates. 中國 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 225577
China Old Real Photo TEMPLE OF HEAVEN Ceiling in New Year Hall Peking Peiping 天壇
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card. c.1930. China, Chinese, The Altar of Prayer for the year. Taoist Daoist, Temple of Heaven, Pekin, Peiping. Ceiling in New Year Hall. 北平 (北京) 天壇. The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (天壇), is a medieval complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. It has been regarded as a Daoist temple.
| Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 225568
Mauritius c.1960 Old Real Photo Stuck on Card Cinema Plaza Rose Hill, Motor Cars
Early Real Photo Photograph Stuck on Card. c.1960. Greetings. Mauritius. Ile Maurice. Cinema Plaza Rose Hill. Cinema Plaza Rose Hill. Vintage Motor Cars. Whole: 8.2cm x 10.7cm, Photo : 5.9cm x 9cm. | Price: | £19.99 | €25.99 | US$27.39 |
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Mauritius c.1960 Real Photo Street Scene Buildings Vintage Motor Cars Palm Trees
Early Real Photo Photograph. c.1960. Mauritius. Ile Maurice. Buildings, Vintage Motor Cars, Palm Trees. Photo : 9cm x 12.5cm.
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China Old Real Photo Wei Hai Wei Weihaiwei Panorama and Warship Battleship Ships
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph. China, Chinese. British Colony. Wei Hai Wei, Wei-Hai-Wei, Weihaiwei Island. Panorama. General View showing Warship Battleship Military Vessels Ships. 威海衛. 威海衛 Weihaiwei, in the north-east of China, was a leased territory of the United Kingdom from 1898 until 1930. The capital was Port Edward. The leased territory covered 288 square miles (750 km2) and included the walled city of Port Edward, bay of Wei-hai-wei, Liu-kung Tao Island and a mainland area of 72 miles (116 km) of coastline running to a depth of 10 miles (16 km) inland.
| Price: | £16.99 | €22.09 | US$23.28 |
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China Hong Kong Old Real Photo Chinese Execution, Female PRISONERS Women, CANGUE
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph, Hong Kong Hongkong China. Native Female Chinese Prisoners in The Cangue, Ethnic Life. 3 Prisoners Wearing Wooden Collar. They are thus paraded before the people. Women. A cangue is a device used for public humiliation and corporal punishment in China and other parts of Asia. It was similar to the stocks used in the West, except that the board of the cangue was not fixed to a base, and had to be carried around by the prisoner.
| Price: | £19.99 | €25.99 | US$27.39 |
|  | Item 217998
India Perfect Stereograph Religious Fakir on His Bed of Spikes Religious Fanatic
Vintage British Indian Old Real Photo Photograph on Card. 8.8cm x 17.8cm. India. Ethnic Life. Stereo View. Fakir on his bed of spikes - most spectacular performance of a religious fanatic, India. Street Scene.
The Perfect Stereograph (Trade Mark). Patented April 14, 1903. H.C. White Co. Chicago, New York, London. Gen'Office and Works, North Bennington Vt. U.S.A. Published by H.C. White Co.| Price: | £34.99 | €45.49 | US$47.94 |
|  | Item 216145
Singapore Old Real Photo Cathay Building, Headquarters Street Scene Malay Malaya
Vintage Real Photo Photograph. c.1950. Straits Settlements Malaya Malay. Street Scene. Singapore. Cathay Building, Headquarters, Street Scene.
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China Hong Kong Small Old Real Photo, Native Chinese Street Procession, Bicycle
Vintage Small Real Photo Photograph. 5.5cm x 7.9cm. Hong Kong Hongkong China. Ethnic Life. Native Chinese Street Procession, Bicycle. Chinaman. Little Boy and Girl. Children.
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China Hong Kong Small Old Real Photo Chinese Barber at Work Chinaman Street View
Vintage Small Real Photo Photograph. 6cm x 8.6cm. Hong Kong Hongkong China Chinese Roadside Barber at Work, Chinaman, Street Scene. Ethnic Life.
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Egypt Old Real Photo On Beach Alexandria Man Girl Joan Dark Lace Veil Chucky Dog
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph, Approx. 6.1cm x 8.6cm. Children Child Baby Little Girl, Dog Puppy. Rock Rocks. Written on back : On Beach, Alexandria, Joan has on dark lace veil, flies!! Chucky our elite dog.
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Egypt Old Real Photo, Our Bungalow in Egypt, Girl Joan Teddy Bear and Chucky Dog
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph, Approx. 6.3cm x 8.8cm. Children Child Little Girl, Teddy Bear, Dog Puppy. Written on back : Our Bungalow in Egypt, Joan, Teddy Bear and Chucky Dog.
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Singapore Old Real Photo, Palm Trees, Malay House on Stilts, Clearing the Ground
Vintage Old Larger Real Photo Photograph, Approx. 11.1cm x 15.1cm. Straits Settlements Malaya Malay. Singapore. Palm Trees, Malay House on Stilts, Clearing the Ground. Panorama.
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Singapore Old Real Photo, Palm Trees, Road Path, 15A written on back, Malaya
Vintage Old Larger Real Photo Photograph, Approx. 11cm x 15.2cm. Straits Settlements Malaya Malay. Singapore. Palm Trees, Small Road Path. 15A written on back.
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Hong Kong China 1925 Old Real Photo Photograph This is a Chinese Grave Tomb Hill
Vintage Chinese Real Photo Photograph, Ethnic Life. Hong Kong Hongkong China. Tomb. Mountains, Hills. Written on back : This is a Chinese Grave. 1925. | Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
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Japan Old Real Photo Photograph, Torii Gate Stone Lanterns Boats Hills Mountains
Vintage Japanese Old Real Photo Photograph, Torii Gate, Stone Lanterns, Boats, Hills Mountains, Panorama.
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Philippines Old Real Photo Zamboanga Filipino Girls June 23 Woman Girl House Hut
Vintage Old Real Photo Photograph, Philippines Philippine Islands. P.I. Zamboanga, Ethnic Life. Filipino Girls Zamboanga. June 23. Woman Lady Girl, Naive House Hut on Stilts. Zamboanga City, officially the City of Zamboanga, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Zamboanga Peninsula of the Philippines.
| Price: | £14.99 | €19.49 | US$20.54 |
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China Old Real Photo Mongolia Native House Yurt & Tent, 2 Mongolian Men Costumes
Vintage Real Photo Photograph Photographic. Ethnic Life. China, Chinese Mongolia, Native House Yurt, Tent, 2 Mongolian Men National Costumes.
A yurt (üi or kiz üi in Kazakh, ger in Mongolian) is a portable, felt-covered, wood lattice-framed dwelling structure traditionally used by Turkic and Mongolian nomads in the steppes of Central Asia. A yurt is more home-like than a tent in shape and build, with thicker walls. | Price: | £19.99 | €25.99 | US$27.39 |
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China c.1930 Old Real Photo Card Gate in Beihai Park Winter Palace, Pekin Peking
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card, approx. 6.9cm x 11.4cm. c.1930. China. Gate in Beihai Park Winter Palace, Pekin Peking.
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China c.1930 Old Real Photo Card Native Chinese Farmer Carry Hoe Mountain Peking
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card, approx. 6.9cm x 11.5cm. c.1930. China. Chinese Countryside Scenery. Hills, Mountains. Native Farmer carrying a hoe. Mountains, Hills, Panorama. Pekin Peking. | Price: | £12.99 | €16.89 | US$17.8 |
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China c.1930 Old Real Photo Card Kiln Native Chinese Houses Mountain Hill Peking
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card, approx. 6.9cm x 11.5cm. c.1930. China. Chinese Countryside Scenery. Fields. Trees. Hills, Mountains. Native Houses, Kiln. Pekin Peking. | Price: | £14.99 | €19.49 | US$20.54 |
|  | Item 204479
China Chinese c.1930 Old Real Photo Card Mountains Hills Valley Panorama, Peking
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card, approx. 6.9cm x 11.5cm. c.1930. China. Mountains Hills, Valley, Panorama, Chinese Scenery. Pekin Peking.
|  | Item 204477
China c.1930 Old Real Photo Card Chinese Countryside Farm House Millstone Peking
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph Photographic Card, approx. 6.9cm x 11.4cm. c.1930. China. Chinese Countryside, Farm House Farmers, Millstone, Mill Stone, Workers. Pekin Peking. | Price: | £9.99 | €12.99 | US$13.69 |
|  | Item 202929
Hong Kong Old Small Real Photo Kowloon Opposite H.K. Panorama Chinese Junk Boats
Vintage Old Small Real Photo Photograph of China Hongkong, Kowloon Opposite Hong Kong. Panorama, Steamer, Steam Ship, Chinese Junk. Native Sailing Boat. approx. 6.4cm x 10.7cm. | Price: | £11.99 | €15.59 | US$16.43 |
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China 1926 Cavanders Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Farmer Threshing Rice, Wheat
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 19. Ethnic Life. Rice and Wheat are usually threshed in China by beating on a frame of slats. A man takes a handful of the unthreshed grain in both hands and strikes it forcibly upon the slats until the grain is beaten out, when the straw is thrown aside and the process repeated. The grain is winnowed by throwing it up in the wind, or by a rudely constructed fanning-mill. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
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China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Children's Goddess Tiger
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 21. The Chinese goddess of children is represented as sitting upon the back of a tiger. The tiger is supposed to have the power of counteracting the pernicious influences which cause sickness to children. When a child becomes ill, those interested in its recovery burn incense and candles before an image or representation of the goddess and tiger, promising to make certain specified thank offerings should the child recover. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
|  | Item 201418
China 1926 Cavanders Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Coolie Happy Bucket of Blood
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 8. Ethnic Life. Costumes. In connection with the idol processions in honour of "The Five Rulers", where is frequently in the procession a man carrying pails, containing the blood of swine, the buffalo and fowls, hair and feathers. These "Happy Buckets" are carried out of gratitude for the recovery of a near relative from sickness. The contents representing filth, which causes diseases, are emptied into the river. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
|  | Item 201417
China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Lictor Whip Costumes N.7
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 7. Ethnic Life. Costumes. When high officers appear in the street it is accounted a misdemeanour for the common people to mix in the procession. A civilian in a sedan must have his sedan put down and people walking must stop and stand at the side of the street. The lictors see that the established customs are observed, beating unmercifully anyone who does not obey their orders. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
|  | Item 201415
China Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Ceremony Flower Boats on Fire
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 2. Flute, Piper. Fire Boat. Lantern. Costumes. The Chinese in this ceremony use a number of small earthen vessels. A preparation of inflammable material is put in each. Around the tops are fastened paper imitations of flowers. These vessels are carried in a procession of priests to the nearest running water, where, being lighted, they are floated away on the water. The object of this is to provide lights for the spirits that come or go by water. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
|  | Item 201414
China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Viceroy Brigade & 帥 Flag
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 4. Costumes. The Viceroy, as generalissimo of the Chinese army, when about to start on a warlike expedition, or when he sends any high military officer as his deputy to fight the enemy, must worship the flag of the brigade. The worship is often performed on the public parade ground near the south gate of the city. The time for such worship is usually fixed by a fortune teller. 帥. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
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China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Corean Lion Buddha's Dog
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 25. The Corean Lion, which is known also as the Dog of Buddha, or the Dog of Fo, is the habitual defender of Buddhist altars and temples. Its appearance is very menacing, with its sharp, powerful teeth and claws. It has a bushy mane and tufted tail. It is found painted on vases or modelled in relief on the tops of the covers for vases, and is usually represented as playing with a ball. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
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China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Genii Shoot Heavens' Dog
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 24. One of the 9 Chinese Genii is represented surrounded by children and in the act of shooting a dog in the heavens. The dog is believed to eat the children of mortals, and the genius is famed for his skill in shooting this bad dog. The children are gathered around the genius to insure protection from the dog, as otherwise it is supposed the dog would devour them. Bow. Arrow. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
|  | Item 200939
Chinese My Princess Cigarettes Old Card China South Gate Yunnanfu Street View 雲南
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.7cm x 6.8cm. A serie of 24. Chinese Scenes issued with "My Princess Cigarettes" Made in London by United Kingdom Tobacco Co. Ltd. No. 23. China. South Gate. Yunnanfu. Street Scene. Chinaman. Yunnan. 雲南府 忠愛. Published by United Kingdom Tobacco Co. Ltd
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Chinese My Princess Cigarettes Old Card China A Chinese Temple Pekin Peking N.20
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.7cm x 6.8cm. A serie of 24. Chinese Scenes issued with "My Princess Cigarettes" Made in London by United Kingdom Tobacco Co. Ltd. No. 20. China. A Chinese Temple Pekin Peking. Published by United Kingdom Tobacco Co. Ltd
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Chinese My Princess Cigarettes Old Card China The Bell Tower Pekin Peking No. 12
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.7cm x 6.8cm. A serie of 24. Chinese Scenes issued with "My Princess Cigarettes" Made in London by United Kingdom Tobacco Co. Ltd. No. 12. China. The Bell Tower, Pekin Peking. Published by United Kingdom Tobacco Co. Ltd
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China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Genii Shoot Dog Children
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 24. One of the 9 Chinese Genii is represented surrounded by children and in the act of shooting a dog in the heavens. The dog is believed to eat the children of mortals, and the genius is famed for his skill in shooting this bad dog. The children are gathered around the genius to insure protection from the dog, as otherwise it is supposed the dog would devour them. Bow. Arrow. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
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China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Burn Incense Candles Son
Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 20. Ethnic Life. On all occasions when the Chinese burn incense and candles before the ancestral family tablets with special reference to a son, the boy is taken there, if well, and made to worship in a certain manner by moving his hands up and down a few times. The child is taught from its earliest infancy to worship idols and the tablets of its ancestors. Chinaman. Published by Cavanders Ltd London
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