Antique Map of the Cities of the Province of Quey-Chew by Basire (1738)

Description: Antique print titled 'Cities of the Province of Quey-Chew'. Old map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Quey-Chew (modern day Guizhou) in S.W. China: Quey-Yang Fu (Guiyang), Ping-Ywen Fu, Pu-ngan Chew, Chin-Ywen 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.