Cities of the Province of Kyang-si, Fo-kyen, Shan-si & Yunnan.
London. 1738. Stock ID #206291 An attractive suite of engravings depicting six walled cities of Chinese Qing dynasty provinces: Yun-nan Fu, Ta-li Fu (Dali), Kyen-ning (Jian'ou), Chang-tay Hyen, Nan Chang Fu (Nanchang) and Kya-chew (Pingyao). This is a plate 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 206291.
Six engraved architectural plans, together 36 x 21.6 cms; 40.2 x 25.3 cms (sheet), age-toning, inner margin with paper loss to plate mark (not affecting the engravings), overall very good condition.
Price: $250.00 AU