Cities of the Province of Quey-Chew.
London. 1738. Stock ID #206287 Suite of 18th Century engravings from an English edition of Jean Baptiste Du Halde's encyclopedic compendium of the written accounts of some 27 Jesuits in China, documenting the history and customs of the country. When referring to this item please quote stockid 206287.
Five engraved architectural plans, together 36 x 21.6 cms; 40.2 x 25.3 cms (sheet), age-toning, small repaired edge tear, overall very good condition.
The engravings show the four walled cities of the Chinese Qing dynasty province of Quey-Chew (present Guizhou) in Southwest China: Quey-Yang Fu (Guiyang), Ping-Ywen Fu, Pu-ngan Chew, and Chin-Ywen Fu.
Price: $250.00 AU