Antique map of China - Honan by Blaeu 1664-65
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References: Van der Krogt 2 - 8425:2
Honan
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Category: Antique maps > Asia > China
Map of the Chinese province of Honan, oriented to the North
Copper engraving
Size: 41 x 50cm (16 x 19.5 inches)
Verso text: Dutch
Condition: Old coloured, excellent.
Condition Rating: A
References: Van der Krogt 2, 8425:2.
From: J. Blaeus Grooten Atlas, oft Werelt- Beschryving, in welcke 't Aerdryck, de Zee, en Hemel, wort vertoont en beschreven. Amsterdam, J. Blaeu, 1664. (Van der Krogt 2, 621)
Based on the cartographic compilations of the Jesuit missionary Martino Martini