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

€ 204

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

Date: 1738
Mapmaker / artist: Engraved by J. Basire. Published by E. Cave, London
Sheet size: 39 × 23.5 cm (15.4 × 9.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGJC-161

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 '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.

Image size: 0.001 x 21.5 x 35.5 cm.