1925年首版/附原版北京城地圖-《東方萬象雜談》Extreme Oriental Mixture by Gilbert Collins, 1st Edition, With Original Skeleton Map of Peking

｜內容簡介 (Introduction)

本書是作者 Gilbert Collins 繼《Far Eastern Jaunts》後的第二部作品，詳細記錄了 1920 年代初期他在中國（特別是北京）的所見所聞。全書收錄了二十幅珍貴攝影與版畫插圖，以及一張詳細的「北京骨架地圖」（Skeleton Map of Peking），生動描繪了當時北京城的地理結構、市井生活與風土人情。

This book is a follow-up to the author's previous work, Far Eastern Jaunts, providing a detailed account of his observations in China, particularly Peking, during the early 1920s. Featuring twenty rare photographs, illustrations, and a detailed "Skeleton Map of Peking," the book vividly captures the geographical structure, daily life, and local customs of the city during that era.

｜歷史背景與價值 (Historical Significance)

 時代影像記錄：本書不僅是一本遊記，更是研究 1920 年代中國社會史的珍貴視覺紀錄。書中詳盡的地圖與照片（如：北京城的城牆、茶葉倉庫、喇嘛廟等）為當時的都市景觀留下了歷史截面。

 人文考察價值：作者在書中透過個人的敏銳觀察，記錄了當時北京的結構與社會習俗，其隨筆性質的文字，對於研究近代西方人對東方的認知與觀察具有很高的檔案價值。

｜書況說明 (Condition Report)

 版本資訊：本作為 1925 年由 Methuen & Co. Ltd. 在倫敦發行的初版書。

 書本狀態：深色布面裝幀，書脊標題清晰。內頁地圖與插圖完整且保存良好，呈現了百年古書的歷史歲月感，整體結構穩固。

Historical Significance

 Documentary of the Era: This book is not merely a travelogue but a precious visual record for studying the social history of China in the 1920s. The detailed maps and photographs in the book (such as the city walls of Peking, tea warehouses, and Lama temples) provide a historical snapshot of the urban landscape of that time.

 Value of Humanistic Observation: Through his keen personal observations, the author records the structure and social customs of Peking at that time. The essay-like nature of the text holds high archival value for studying modern Western perceptions and observations of the Orient.

Condition Report

 Publication Information: This work is a first edition published in London by Methuen & Co. Ltd. in 1925.

 Book Status: The book features a dark cloth binding with a clear title on the spine. The maps and illustrations on the inside pages are complete and well-preserved, showcasing the historical character of a century-old antique book, with a sturdy overall structure.