Antique Map of the Cities of the Qing Dynasty Provinces in China, 1738

€ 260

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 × 24 cm (15.4 × 9.4 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGJC-163

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.

Condition

General age-related toning. Few marginal defects and worm holes (slightly affecting image). Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Cities of the Province of Kyang-si, Fo-kyen, Shan-Si & Yun-nan'. Old map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty provinces Yunnan, Shanxi, Fujian and Guangxi. 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: 22 x 36 cm.