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Title: ANCIENT CHINA. Pearl River Delta HK Guangzhou Shenzen. Philippines 1683 map

Description: Ancienne Region des Sines' (De L'Asie). The map on the right hand side shows ancient China. The Tropic of Cancer is shown to pass through the location of the Pearl River Delta, adjacent to a town marked as "Aspithra". The left hand map shows this area in more detail, with Aspithra and the Tropic of Cancer also shown on this map. Thus the left hand map appears to show the Pearl River Delta - the location of the modern cities of Guangzhou, Shenzen & Dongguan. Hong Kong would be situated off the eastern edge of this left hand section, and Macau of the western edge. by Mallet, Allain Manesson. Published 1683. Original 17th century copperplate map. Size 13 x 21 cm | 5.0 x 8.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side. Tags: 1683, China, China | Cathay, Description de l'Univers, Guangzhou, Mallet Allain Manesson, Map, Pearl River, Philippines

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