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Auction 197, Lot 645
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"Carte de l'Isle de Cheu-Chan ou Isle de Chusan de la Province de Che-Kiang avec les Costes et Isles Voisines...", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: Eastern China

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Black & White

Size:
12.4 x 8.6 inches
31.5 x 21.8 cm
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This detailed map portrays the coastal area east of Ningbo in the Chinese province of Chekiang, located across the bay from Shanghai. The ornate title cartouche with a large compass rose orients the map with north to the right. An alternate Dutch title is below the map: "Kaart van 't Eiland Cheu-Chan, of Chusan, onder 't Landschap Che-kiang, met de Kusten en Nabuurige Eilanden." Engraved by Van Schley.

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Condition: A+

A sharp impression on a bright sheet, issued folding with minor toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $60

Closed on 4/24/2024

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