Asia as a Whole · 18th century
€ 204
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Antique print titled 'Cities of the Province of Hu-Quang'. Old map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Hu-Quang (modern day HUNAN and part of surrounding provinces): Vu-Chang-Fu, Yong-Chew-Fu, Whang-Chew-Fu and Syang-Yang-Fu. Originates from 'A description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary' by J.B. du Halde. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans, and was a ground breaking work in geography. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. Basire. Published by E. Cave, London.
Artist: Engraved by J. Basire. Published by E. Cave, London.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few marginal defects, please study image carefully.
Date: 1738
Overall size: 24 x 39 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 22 x 35.5 cm.
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