Little, Archibald John, and Alicia

Little, Archibald John. Mount Omi and Beyond. London, 1901, FIRST EDITION, half-title, frontispiece, 15 plates, sketched map, original cloth gilt, a few tears and repairs, binding lightly worn, library copy
[Ibid.] Through the Yang-Tse Gorges. London, 1888, FIRST EDITION, half-title, folding lithographed map, original pictorial black cloth, black endpapers, leaves lightly browned, rebacked retaining original spine, slight wear
Little, Mrs [Alicia] Archibald. My Diary in a Chinese Farm. Shanghai, [1894/1896?], ONE OF 500 COPIES, half-title, 7 collotypes and 20 photo-engravings after K. Ogawa, original pictorial boards, bookseller stamp on title, binding worn and soiled, boards lightly bowed, joints splitting at spine head
[Ibid.] Intimate China. London, 1899, FIRST EDITION, photographic illustrations, original red cloth, binding lightly worn and sunned, small name stamp repeated on front free endpaper
and 4 others, mostly 8vo (8)

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate. Mount Omi and Beyond missing corner of front free endpaper; Through the Yang-Tse Gorges leaning a bit; My Diary in a Chinese Farm binding bubbly, silk spine frayed; Intimate China with light spotting
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Archibald John Little was the first person to open the Yangtze River to steam navigation; his wife Alicia, who accompanied him on some of his travels, was a noted campaigner against the practice of foot-binding.

Little, Mrs. Archibald. In the Land of the Blue Gown. 1908
Little, Mrs. Archibald. Round about my Peking Garden. 1905. Stamped '14131'
Little, Archibald. Gleanings from Fifty Years in China. No date
Little, Archibald. Across Yunnan. 1910