Antique Print of a City Near Canton, China circa 1745

About the Item

Antique print titled 'The City Shau-Chew 100 miles North of Canton'. Original antique print of a city near Canton, China. This print originates from 'A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels' by J. Green. Published 1745-1747. Artists and Engravers: Printed for T. Astley. This illustrated four volume work is an anthology of travel narratives. It contains maps and plates of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Edited by John Green, it is often referred to as the Astley collection for its publisher. Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Shows some wear and marginal tears, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: circa 1745 Overall size: 38 x 24.5 cm. Image size: 31 x 19.5 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1745

Condition:

Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Shows some wear and marginal tears, blank verso. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL