This illustration dates to 1900 and shows a bookseller in China. At the time, the Qing dynasty was in power.


This illustration dates to 1900 and shows a bookseller in China. At the time, the Qing dynasty was in power. The bookseller is shown reading a book while sitting on the box in which he stores his merchandise—which in the illustration is spread out for buyers to view.


Size: 4049px × 4440px
Photo credit: © Ivy Close Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 1900s, bookseller, china, chinese, dynasty, qing