Subject: China
Period: 1680 (circa)
Publication: Geography Rectified...
Color: Hand Color
Size:
5.1 x 4.3 inches
13 x 10.9 cm
An early English map of China with related text below the map and on verso. It is based on the earlier maps of Martini. The Great Wall forms the northern boundary of the country, while to its west the fictitious L. Chiamay is shown with three rivers flowing south. Korea is in peninsular form and Taiwan is called Formosa. Decorated by a simple block-style cartouche. Second state.
References: Caboara #82.2; King (2nd ed.) pp.148-9; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MORD-2a #32.
Condition: B+
There is one small spot along the bottom border and light toning along the sheet edges.
