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Auction 112, Lot 644
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"Carte de la Baye de ou Chin-Chew Avec les Isles d'Emowi et de Quemowi", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: China

Period: 1770 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 8.3 inches
30 x 21.1 cm
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A small map of the bay of Changchow in the province of Fukien. Detail includes soundings, navigation hazards, forts and villages. Simple title block and fleur-de-lis. Nearly identical to the Bellin/Van Schley issue, but with a different cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Dark impression on thick hand laid paper with large watermark and full margins. Modern coloring.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $130

Closed on 9/28/2005

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