Peking Collection (#6)

Ornate gateway, Peking, Beijing, China c. 1880
Ornate gateway, Peking, Beijing, China c.1880

Street scene in Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1860 s
Street scene in Peking, Beijing, China, c.1860 s

Street scene, Peking (Beijing), China, c. 1870 s
Street scene, Peking (Beijing), China, c.1870 s

Top of the wall in the Tartar City Peking Beijing China
Vintage 19th century photograph: top of the wall in the Tartar City Peking Beijing China

Street in Peking (Beijing) China, 1870 s

Time differences around the world (colour litho)
3099285 Time differences around the world (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time differences around the world)

c. 1900s China - Peking Beijing - imperial court in processio
c.1900s China - Peking Beijing - imperial court in procession

c. 1900s China - Peking Beijing - railway station city walls
c.1900s China - Peking Beijing - train leaves the railway station outside the city walls

c. 1900s China - Peking Beijing - view from Hatamen north
c.1900s China - Peking Beijing - view from Hatamen north

c. 1900 China Peking Beijing - Hatamen Gate
c.1900 China Peking Beijing - Hatamen Gate

c. 1900 China Peking Beijing - view from wall Legation Quarte
c.1900 China Peking Beijing - view from the wall of the Legation Quarter, with camel train in the foreground

Fourth Yard Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Peking Bejiing
19th century vintage photograph: Fourth Yard in the Forbidden City, Imperial Palace, Peking Bejiing

The Peking Beijing city walls, China c. 1900
The Peking Beijing city walls, China c.1900

The Crisis in China, Views in Peking and Neighbourhood (b / w photo)
1606542 The Crisis in China, Views in Peking and Neighbourhood (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

The New British Ministers Journey to Peking, Arrival of the Gun-Boat "Snipe"at Wusung
1600459 The New British Ministers Journey to Peking, Arrival of the Gun-Boat " Snipe" at Wusung, with Sir E Satow on Board (litho) by Wright

Difficulties of the March to Peking, the Overland Route between Tientsin and the Capital in the Rainy Season (litho)
1600001 Difficulties of the March to Peking, the Overland Route between Tientsin and the Capital in the Rainy Season (litho) by Frenzeny

The Crisis in China, Chinese Soldiers entering the Principal Gate at Peking (litho)
1599807 The Crisis in China, Chinese Soldiers entering the Principal Gate at Peking (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

Representatives of the British Power in China (b / w photo)
1599758 Representatives of the British Power in China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representatives of the British Power in China)

Streets of China (b / w photo)
1593184 Streets of China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streets of China. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1901)

The Chinese Imperial Marriage at Pekin (engraving)
1589086 The Chinese Imperial Marriage at Pekin (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Imperial Marriage at Pekin, the Midnight Procession)

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Canons of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Canonici del S. Sepolcro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Elevation of Solomons Temple, Jerusalem. Cherubs and figure of columns set before the Vestibule. Elevazione del Tempio di Solomone

Distributing the Pekin Gazette
Scenes in China. Distributing the Pekin Gazette. 1873

The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho)
6004964 The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Emperor Tungchih granting an audience)

A view from the Great Wall, the only place in Peking where fresh air can be had (b / w photo)
6003705 A view from the Great Wall, the only place in Peking where fresh air can be had (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The railway station at Tientsin, the starting-point of the expedition to Peking (b / w photo)
6003704 The railway station at Tientsin, the starting-point of the expedition to Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer

A couple of scenes from the Chinese capital (b / w photo)
6003703 A couple of scenes from the Chinese capital (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A couple of scenes from the Chinese capital)

The way to Peking, by rail, by road, and by river (b / w photo)
6003701 The way to Peking, by rail, by road, and by river (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The way to Peking, by rail, by road, and by river)

A great port on the sea-road to Peking (b / w photo)
6003683 A great port on the sea-road to Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great port on the sea-road to Peking)

A palace gate in Peking, the entrance to the abode of the "Son of Heaven"(b / w photo)
6003670 A palace gate in Peking, the entrance to the abode of the " Son of Heaven" (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The An-Ting Gate of Peking, where the city was surrendered to the allies in 1860 (b / w photo)
6003668 The An-Ting Gate of Peking, where the city was surrendered to the allies in 1860 (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The Boxer Rebellion: views of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Tianjin
6015083 The Boxer Rebellion: views of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Tianjin, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Boxer Rebellion: the emperors throne in the Imperial Palace and views of the British Legation in Beijing
6015062 The Boxer Rebellion: the emperors throne in the Imperial Palace and views of the British Legation in Beijing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Peking (b / w photo)
6025422 Peking (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking. Illustration for The Outline of the World To-Day edited by Sir Harry Johnston)

China, Peking, Temple Island (b / w photo)
6019083 China, Peking, Temple Island (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, Peking, Temple Island)

China, Peking, In the Summer Palace (b / w photo)
6019082 China, Peking, In the Summer Palace (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, Peking, In the Summer Palace)

China, Peking, Heavens Temple (b / w photo)
6019080 China, Peking, Heavens Temple (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: China, Peking, Heavens Temple)

Lotus Pond and Dagoba in Emperors Garden (b / w photo)
5202265 Lotus Pond and Dagoba in Emperors Garden (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lotus Pond and Dagoba in Emperors Garden)

A diorama on a road in Beijing, 1873 (litho)
CHT214745 A diorama on a road in Beijing, 1873 (litho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Camel Caravan on the Outskirts of Peking, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
498377 Camel Caravan on the Outskirts of Peking, c.1875 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Peking, c. 1868-70 (b / w photo)
498360 Peking, c.1868-70 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bridge over the Yangtse River (engraving)
STC85998 Bridge over the Yangtse River (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Peristyle of a courtroom in the Imperial Palace at Yuen-Ming-Yuen, near Beijing, China. From Samuel Holmes Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary, 1798

Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet, 1787
Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet: she wears a jacket with three collars in Peking puce, a gilet and petticoat in Peking apple-green, and a felt hat decorated with feathers

Chinese games and acrobatics performed in Yuanmingyuang Park, Peking. Eight costumed women ride Ferris wheels perpedicularly, while male acrobats spin on rope wheels

Scene from a Peking opera dramatic performance. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Wall, fortress and bridge at Peking (Beijing), China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Colonnade or peristyle of Yuanmingyuan pavilion, Peking. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

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"Peking: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Evolution" Discover the enchanting city of Peking, now known as Beijing, through its rich tapestry of history and cultural landmarks. From the Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway that once connected distant lands in 1920 to the groundbreaking discovery Man - a fascinating link in human evolution. As you step foot into Beijing Capital Airport, be prepared to witness a modern metropolis where tradition seamlessly blends with progress. The gleaming glass and steel CCTV Headquarters building along Third Ring stands tall as an architectural marvel, reflecting China's innovative spirit. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Beijing Gardens; these serene oases offer respite from bustling city life while showcasing China's meticulous horticultural artistry. Marvel at The Peking Observatory, depicted beautifully in Jean Baptiste du Haldes' illustration – a testament to ancient Chinese astronomical advancements. Delve into prehistoric times with Sinanthropus - perhaps one of science's most intriguing discoveries representing our earliest ancestors. Witness Avro 621 Tutors soaring over Peking skies circa 1931; these aircrafts symbolize China's aviation history taking flight during this era. Travel back to Chairman Mao Zedong's reign as he applauds Red Guards during a parade at Tiananmen Square in the vibrant 1960s. Explore the majestic Forbidden City Hall within Beijing – an imperial palace brimming with stories from dynasties past. Lastly, immerse yourself in everyday life by witnessing bicycles weaving through busy streets – an iconic sight synonymous with Beijing. Experience Asia’s charm firsthand as you navigate this captivating city filled with wonders waiting to be discovered around every corner. Peking invites you on a journey through time and culture like no other – embrace its diverse heritage and let it leave an indelible mark on your soul.