A. A Perspective View of Canton in China, Anon. This is a detailed copper engraving of Canton, or present day Guangzhou. The city is located on the Pearl River, which is displayed in the forefront, containing many boats and small ships. In the background is the walled city, with only a few buildings being displayed. This view was published in John Barrow's New Geographical Dictionary published by J. Coote. B. [Lot of 3] Vue de Nanking [and] Vue de Peking [and] Vue de Quang-Chen-Fu from Prevost's Historie Generale des Voyages. These three early views of China are based on the observations of Johan Nieuhoff, who was the official chronicler & draughtsman for the first embassy to China in 1655-1657 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), then at the height of its power. His record of the trip, became the most important source of information about China for Europe.

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Condition: B+

A few minor spots and light toning, else very good.