CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: A Sketch of a Journey from Zhe-Hol [Chengde] in Tartary by land to Pekin and from thence by water to Hang-Tchoo-Foo [Hangzhou] in China
This scarce map records the first attempt by the British to negotiate more favorable trade agreements with the Chinese emperor. The 1792 embassy of Lord McCartney was granted an audience with Emperor Qianlong, but failed to secure the agreements. The map follows the Grand Canal, the longest ancient canal in the world, from Beijing (here Pekin) to Hangzhou (here Hang-Tchoo-Foo). The official courier stations, each placed at intervals of 35 to 45 km, are noted along the route. Engraved by Benjamin Baker and Islington and published from London on "April the 12th, 1796" by George Nicol. Map drawn by J. Barrow.
DATE PRINTED: 1797
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 64.5 x 46.5cm, 25.5 x 18.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map.

TYPE: Large 18th century hand coloured engraved map
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. A tight lower margin has been restored; part of the attribution has been lost. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
FOLDING: This is a folding print.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Benjamin Baker. Drawn by J. Barrow
PROVENANCE: "An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China", by Sir George Leonard Staunton. Published by George Nicol, London

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