Description
original colour lithograph.
RARE view from his book ‘A Visit to the Philippine Islands’, first print. Sir John Bowring 1792-1872) toured the Philippines following his term as Governor of Hong Kong. This narrative provides much information on all aspects of Philippine life from history & geography to finance & taxes.
![Sketches in Manilla. 1.] Manilla Girl Shopping; 2.] Bargaining for Horses in Calamba](https://www.gop.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/JO60398c-Wirgman-1857-Sketches-in-Manila-600x750.webp)
