'The Root China' mb-code 1193021 The Albion name appeared on

The Albion name appeared on vehicles from 1899 to 1975

the nearer one has been specially enlarged to accommodate a woman sporting an enormous hair-style which was the fashion of the day

'Explanation of Plate XXIV'

Lower section shows three views of Mansion House

'The Root China' mb-code 1193021 The Albion name appeared onBotanical study of 'The Root China' (Ginseng), with mountains and a settlement visible in the background. The accompanying text states that the plant is used in the treatment of 'Spanish pox' and gout. Plate from the book An embassy from the East India Company of the United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperour of China., by John Nieuhoff (London, 1669). John Nieuhoff (1618 1672), Dutch traveller, was appointed steward of the mission to China