"[Lot of 2] Carte de la Baye d'Hocsieu et des Entrees de la Riviere de Chang, dans la Province de Fokyen, en Chine [and] Fu Cheu Fu ou Hoksyeu Capitale de Fo-Kyen", Van Schley, J.
Subject: China
Period: 1760 (circa)
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Color: Black & White
First by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, from the Petit Atlas Maritime (6.5 x 8.3"). It is an attractive chart of the coastline of Fukien province with the coastlines around Foochow. It provides detailed depth soundings, anchorages & topographical detail. Second (10.1 x 7.2") is a fine copper engraved view of the city and countryside, engraved by J. van Schley after Montanus.
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Condition: A