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Rare Hand-Colored Antique Map of Tartary, China and Korea, ca.1741

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Antique map titled 'A General Map of Eastern and Western Tatary, commonly call'd Tartary; drawn from the Particular Maps of the Jesuit Missionaries'. Rare antique map of Tartary, China and Korea. Includes a nice detail of Korea, Japan and China, along with a detailed chart explaining the subdivisions within Tartary. The map was engraved by Emanuel Bowen and originates from an English Edition of Du Halde's Descriptions De La Chine. Artists and Engravers: Emanuel Bowen (1694?–1767) was an English map engraver, who worked for George II of England and Louis XV of France as a geographer.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1741
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor defects from handling, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-00746 1stDibs: LU3054326762402
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