Attractive Early 19th Century Map of China

China [An Engraved Map of China, Formosa, and Tchichan (Hainan)]

Thomson, John

Publication: Edinburgh: 1815.

Notes: A large map of China from Thomson's General Atlas with full period color.

The provinces are full handcolored, with many place names in English transcription. 20 by 22-1/2 inches on a larger sheet. Dated 1815 in the plate and published in Thomson's General Atlas in 1871.

Edition + Condition: Very good. Folded as issued. Light foxing in the upper portion of the map. With a couple of short tears in the margin and a 1/2-inch split at the fold.

Item No: #364071

Price: $300