Old Hand-Colored Map of Western Tartary with Focus on Present-Day Mongolia, 1749

Reference
PCT-62021
Date
1749
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
24.5 x 34.6 cm (9.6 x 13.6 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 440

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale pour Servir a l'Histoire Générale des Voyages. Tirée des Auteurs Anglois.'

This map covers western Tartary and focuses on the region of present-day Mongolia. This map reflects information from Kyrkov's important surveys of this remote region in addition to Jesuit and English sources. It includes detail of the roads and shows sections of the Great Wall. Source unknown, to be determined.

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: Good, given age. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.

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