Antique Hand-Colored Map of Cities in the Province of Shanxi in China, 1749

€ 350

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1749
Sheet size: 23.7 × 31.2 cm (9.3 × 12.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-61433

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Villes de la Province de Chensi - Steden van 't Landschap Shensi of Shansi'. Interesting set of two local town plans of ""Si-Ngan-Fu: Capitale."" and ""Tchang Lan, Ou Tchouang Lan."", both cities in the province of Shanxi. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley. Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Image size: 27.2 x 21 cm.