ANVILLE, J.B.D' - [11 Maps] . . . Feuille particuliere de la Tartarie Chinoise. . .

[11 Maps] . . . Feuille particuliere de la Tartarie Chinoise. . . - ANVILLE, J.B.D'

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Title : [11 Maps] . . . Feuille particuliere de la Tartarie Chinoise. . ..
Map maker : ANVILLE, J.B.D'.
Date : Paris, Le Mercier, 1735.
Size : 11.4 x 18.9 inches. / 29.0 x 48.0 cm.
Colouring : Uncoloured.

Description :A group of 11 maps, together forming a large map of Tartary. The first accurate cartographic depiction of Tartary available in the western world.
Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d' Anville (1697-1782), French cartographer. Compiled over 200 maps. These maps are from his most important work Description de la Chine, by P.du Halde and published in 1735. The principal cartographic authority on China during the 18th century. (Tooley)
D'Anville used maps prepared by Jesuit missionaries and commissioned by Emporer-Kanyx, who in 1708-16 ordered a surveying of the country.
Delisle introduces much new information.

Condition : Fine condition, with some light water staining, maps are folded as issued. Set of 11 maps, all maps differ in size but generally about 290x480mm.

ID: 29979

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