Antique Map of Cities of the Province of Shanxi in China, 1749

Reference
BGJC-136
Maker
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (Artist)
Date
1749
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
26.5 x 40.0 cm (10.4 x 15.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 250

Antique print titled: 'Lan-Tcheou ou Lan-Chew dan la province Chensi; Can Tcheou ou Kan-Chew dan la province de Chensi; Tchin-Ywe-Fou ou Chin-Ywen-Fu dans la province de Koei-Tcheou ou Quey-chew.' Interesting set of three local town plans in the province of Shanxi. Originates from Prévost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' (Paris 1746-1759).

Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous outpt in maps, particular of maritime interest.

Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: 1749 Overall size: 40 x 26.5 cm. Image size: 27.5 x 20.5 cm.

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