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Province de Chen-si
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D'Anville's highly detailed and splendidly colored map of China's Chen-si (Shaanxi) province from du Halde's Description geographique historique...de l'Empire de la Chine et de la Tartarie Chinoise. Based on Jesuit sources, d'Anville's maps remained the definitive European rendering of China's provinces until the end of the 19th century. The cartouche is especially magnificent, featuring military gear, animals, trees, and rococo chinoiserie ornamentation. A beautiful example of the mapmaker's and map colorist's art. Item Number: RS2406
Cartographer: d'Anville/du Halde
Place & Date: Paris / 1737
Size: 20 3/4" x 18 1/8"
Condition: beautifully colored; light overall age toning; some creasing along folds.
Price: SOLD