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Antique Map of the Cities of the Province of Shen-Si by Basire (1738) $ 239.50 Availability: in stock Condition : Good, general age-related toning. Few marginal defects and worm holes (slightly affecting image), please study image carefully. Date : 1738 Overall size : 24 x 39 cm. Image size : 22 x 35 cm. Description: Antique print titled 'Cities of the Province of Shen-Si'. Old map depicting four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Shen-si (modern day SHAANXI): Si-ngan-fu, Chwang-lan, Lan-chew, Kan-chew, Ing-chew and Ku-ywen Chew. Originates from 'A description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary' by J.B. du Halde. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans, and was a ground breaking work in geography. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. Basire. Published by E. Cave, London. |
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