Blaeu map of Henan, China 1655
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beautiful original hand coloured antique map of the Henan province of China, published by Johannes Blaeu for his atlas of China in 1655, the first such atlas published in the western world.
The map is beautifully engraved in the Dutch 17th-century style by one of the greatest map engravers of the time. The map shows the course of the Yellow River (Crocei F. Pars), and the location of Zhengzhou ("Honan"). Caifung ("Kaifeng") is also shown. Many other cities, towns, forts, and geographical features are also shown.
Neighboring provinces, including those Hubei, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, and Shandong are shown in part.
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Condition
Fine original hand coloring. Slightly brown, small tear to left edge.
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Blaeu map of Henan, China 1655
Estimate $350 - $400
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