Antique Map of Cities of the Jiangsu Region in China, c.1760

€ 200

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

Date: 1760
Mapmaker / artist: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (Artist)
Sheet size: 26 × 37 cm (10.2 × 14.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGJC-134

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 map titled 'Plan de l' Enceinte de la Ville de Nan-King ou Kyang-Ning-Fou et plan de la ville de Su-Tcheou-Fou.' A map of the city of Nanking or Nanjing and a second map shows Suzhou (?) in the Jiangsu region. Originates from 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' (Paris 1746-1759).

Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous outpt in maps, particular of maritime interest.

Image size: 27 x 20 cm.