"Province de Quang-si", Du Halde/D'Anville
Subject: Southern China
Period: 1737 (circa)
Publication: Description Geographique Historique... de l'Empire de la Chine et de la Tartarie Chinoise
Color: Hand Color
Size:
15.9 x 10.4 inches
40.4 x 26.4 cm
This map of the Guangxi province is centered roughly on Lieou-tcheoufou (Liuzhou). The map is fully engraved with towns, rivers and mountains. The maps from Du Halde's atlas were assembled by D'Anville and compiled from an extensive Jesuit survey carried out in 1708-16 for the Emperor Kang-Shi. It remained the principal cartographical authority on China during the rest of the 18th century. The missionaries used local sources and personal observation to prepare these incredibly detailed maps. Attractive figurative title and scale of miles cartouches complement the detailed map. Engraved by Delahaye.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.HALD-1a #16.
Condition: A
A sharp impression on paper with a bunch of grapes watermark, faint offsetting, and a hint of toning along the centerfold.
