Subject: China
Period: 1737 (circa)
Publication: Nouvel atlas de la Chine, de la Tartarie chinoise and et du Thibet
Color: Hand Color
Size:
12.3 x 12.5 inches
31.2 x 31.8 cm
This map details the Hunan province with many cities named plus watershed and topography. Nice title cartouche and compass rose, both with gold highlights. Locates the cities of Hiu-tcheou, Yu-Nhing-Fou, Honan-Fou, and many more, each identified by its own icon. Blank verso.
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Condition: A
Very deep, early impression and fine coloring. Margin is close at right, as issued. Gold leaf highlights to cartouche.