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Auction 140, Lot 760

"A Perspective View of Canton in China"

Subject: Canton, China

Period: 1759 (circa)

Publication: New Geographical Dictionary

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10 x 6.5 inches
25.4 x 16.5 cm
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This lovely view of Canton (Guangzhou), in the Guangdong province in southern China, depicts the sprawling city on the Pearl River. Published in John Barrow's New Geographical Dictionary.

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Condition: A

Marginal toning, else fine.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 5/23/2012

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