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Auction 112, Lot 640

"Plans of the Old & New City of Peking ye Metropolis of China", Harris, John

Subject: China

Period: 1744 (circa)

Publication: A Compleat Collection of Voyages and Travels

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 13.5 inches
20.3 x 34.3 cm
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Two plans of the city with lettered key to important places within the city walls. At top is a plan of the city and palaces and at bottom the 5 Tribunals of ye military Madarins.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $375

Closed on 9/28/2005

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