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Antique Map of Wuxi and Huzhou by Prévost '1746'

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Antique map titled 'Vusihyen. Hu Chew Fu'. Plans of Wuxi and Huzhou, China. Originates from Prévost's 'Histoire générale des voyages'.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1746
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning, blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JAK-5791stDibs: LU3054318872402

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