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Auction 113, Lot 718

"Carte de la Baye de ou Chin-Chew ou Chang-Chew avec les Isles d'Emowi et de Quemowi", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Subject: China

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication: Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages

Color: Hand Color

Size:
11.8 x 8.3 inches
30 x 21.1 cm
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A small map of the bay of Changchow in the province of Fukien; known in the West as Amoy and Quemoy. Detail includes soundings, navigation hazards, forts and villages. Simple title block and fleur-de-lis.

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Condition: A+

Issued folded, now pressed.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $130

Closed on 12/7/2005

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