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Province de Yun-nan


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D'Anville's highly detailed and delicately colored map of China's Yun-nan 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. Surrounding the province are the kingdoms of Tong-king, Laos, Pegou, and Ava, "little known savage peoples" and "the lands of the lamas." The title cartouche features a lovely lakeside scene with waterfalls and a stone arch. A delightful example of the mapmaker's art.
Item Number: RS2407
Cartographer: d'Anville / du Halde
Place & Date: Paris / 1737
Size: 17" x 14 1/2"
Condition: beautifully colored; light overall age toning; a few minor spots and creasing along folds
Price: SOLD