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Auction 115, Lot 713

"A Chart of Part of the Coast of Cochin-China Including Turon Harbour and the Island Callao From an Actual Survey in June 1793", Barrow, John (Sir)

Subject: Vietnam

Period: 1796 (dated)

Publication: Staunton's ... Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.5 x 18.5 inches
41.9 x 47 cm
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Chart includes profile view of Turon Bay, on the east coast of present-day Vietnam, and shows the track of the Jackall. This survey was made on the outward voyage of Lord McCartney's embassy to China.

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Condition: B

Lovely later color. Binding trim replaced to accommodate framing. 1" tear repaired at left side.

Estimate: $180 - $220

Sold for: $190

Closed on 6/21/2006

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