BGJC-162

Antique Map of Cities of the Province of Che-Kyang by Fletcher (1738)

  • Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few marginal defects and worm holes (slightly affecting image), please study image carefully.
  • Date: 1738
  • Overall size: 24 x 39 cm.
  • Image size: 27 x 37.5 cm.
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.. Cities of the Province of Che-Kyang - Fletcher (1738)

Description: Antique print China titled 'Cities of the Province of Che-Kyang'. Old map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Che-Kiang (modern day CHEKIANG): Hang Chew Fu (Hangchow) with the West Lake depicted, Ping-hu hyen, Hu-Chew Fu, Kya-Hing Fu and Ku-Chew Fu. Originates from 'A description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary' by 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 H. Fletcher. Published by E. Cave, London.