[CHINA] VON MUMM (Alfons). Ein Tagebuch in Bildern. Meinen Mitarbeitern in Peking zur freundlichen Erinnerung an ihren Chef. [Berlin, Graphische Gesellschaft, 1902]. In-4 oblong, edition illustrated with over 600 photographs reproduced in phototypesetting on 268 plates, mainly featuring Peking and its monuments, views (notably of the Forbidden City), scenes of life and people. The photographs are by Philipp Alfons Freiherr Mumm von Schwarzenstein, an important German sinologist and diplomat of the early 20th century, who signed the Treaty ending the Boxer Rebellion. Bound in publisher's half-basin with corners, titled on first board, smooth spine. Enriched copy with an autograph letter from the author concerning the work. (binding rubbed, slight soiling). Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio