CHINA:

Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio. Auctore Joh van Loon

Altkolorierter Kupferstich v. Johannes van Loon b. Gerard Valk & Petrus Schenk in Amsterdam, um 1700, 47 x 52,5 cm

van der Krogt, Koeman‚s Atlantes Neerlandici, Vol. I, 8410:1C. - Schenk and Valk‘s rare early 18th century issue of Janssonius milestone map of China, Korea and Taiwan after Martino Martini. - Engraved by Johannes van Loon. - The Great Wall of China is shown. - The map with sailing ships. - The title cartouche flanked by Chinese and Jesuit men and a scale of miles surrounded by putti at the bottom right. - Excellent condition.