Description
China, Pechino, Beijing; Bellin & Prevost - Vue de la Grande Muraille du Cote par Lequel l'Ambassadeur Entra a la Chine - 1751-1760
Nice in Folio view
This beautiful view in small Folio is an original 1754 copper engraving (18th century).
It is the Prevost edition, published in 1754 in his rare and richly illustrated work: "Histoire Generale des Voyages, ou Nouvelle Collection de Toutes les Relations de Voyages... 1754"
Beautiful perspective view of a City of China, published in Paris, with excellent inking and wide margins.
Condition: the map is in very good condition, as per photos. It shows small signs of ageing, which do not affect the engraved area at all.
Map overall dimensions: 32 x 25 cm
Lot details
- Object
- View
- Country (current geographical location)
- China
- Geographical specification
- Pechino, Beijing
- Map maker/ publisher
- Bellin & Prevost
- Map/ Book title
- Vue de la Grande Muraille du Cote par Lequel l'Ambassadeur Entra a la Chine
- Period
- 1751-1760
- Condition
- Excellent
- Technique
- Copper engraving
- Additional Information
- Nice in Folio view
- Size of the largest image
- 25×32 cm