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| CHINA
and KOREA. Gibson, engraver. "A New
& Accurate Map of the Empire of China from
the Sieur Robert Atlas with Improvements".
1759. From A New Geographical Dictionary
... London: printed for J. Coote. 7½ x 11½"
(20 x 29 cm). Uncolored. Condition: A light
spot in the sea area; otherwise excellent.
Coverage
is of the traditional Chinese provinces to Sichuan,
which are names and delineated, and includes
Korea without Manchuria. The Wall is
delineated and essentially forms the northern
frontier. A bit of transliteration to the
modern will locate most of the cities. |
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| CHINA
and KOREA. Mathew Carey. "China divided
into its Great Provinces According to the best
Authorities". c.1800-1814. From General
Atlas, published in Philadelphia; B.
Tanner, engraver. 13 x 13½" (33 x 35 cm).
Later wash and outline color by provinces.
Condition: Very good.
The
provincial divisions west to Sichuan &
Yunnan, and north to the Great Wall are readily
discernable, with numerous cities and towns
identified. A bit of Japan appears, with the
islands south to Formosa. |
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| CHINA
and KOREA. Anthony Finley. "China."
1827. From A New General Atlas,
published in Philadelphia; engraved by Young
& Delleker. 8½ x 11" (22 x 28 cm).
Original bright wash color by provinces.
Condition: Excellent.
Extends
beyond the traditional Chinese provinces to
"Tungquin" on the south. Shows the
Great Wall and a "Barrier or Wood" in
the northeast. A number of Korean cities are
identified. |
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| CHINA
and MYANMAR. J. & F. Tallis. "China
and Birmah". 1851. Engraved by Rapkin.
From Tallis's Illustrated Atlas, ... London
& New York: John Tallis & Co.; edited
by R. Montgomery Martin. 10 x 13" (25 x 32
cm). Outline color by provinces. Condition:
Close top margin as published; very good.
The
usual Tallis decor with 6 vignettes, including
a "British Factory at Canton", by
A.H. Wray, engraved by J.B. Allen. Unusual
geographical coverage with Burma (Myanmar),
probably reflecting British interests at the
time; Many cities identified, including Hong
Kong and features on Formosa. |
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| CHINA.
Edward Weller. "China". c.1860. From
Weekly Dispatch Atlas. Published
London. 17 x 12+" (43 x 31+ cm).
Mono-outline color by provinces. Condition:
Touch of browning at edges; a nick at left
edge, near where map extends to edge; otherwise
very good.
No-nonsense
nineteenth century English cartography. Many
cities and towns are identified; rivers are
delineated; the Grand Canal is shown in the
east; the Wall forms the northern
frontier. |
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