Province IV Fo-kyen Drawn on the Spot by ye Peres Regis, de Mailla and Henderer in the Year 1713... From "A Description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary,..."
London: Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate, 1738. Copper engraving, period folds. 12 1/ x 14 1/4" with margins. Closed semi-circular tear repaired archivally. Map from the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture, history and society, by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans, and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Very good overall. Item #16705
Price: $375.00
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