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

Description: Antique map 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 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.