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C1748
Plan de la Ville de Peking Capitale de l’Empire de la Chine Situee par les 39d. 54m. de Lat Septle.
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Rare and attractive early French plan of Beijing, China. A. Lieu de Plainsance, ou l’en voit une Montagne saite a la main.B. Grandes Cours du Palais de l’Empereur From Prevost, Histoire Generale des Voyages.
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Full Title:
Plan de la Ville de Peking Capitale de l’Empire de la Chine Situee par les 39d. 54m. de Lat Septle.
Date:
C1748
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
165mm
x 210mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1748
Description:
Rare and attractive early French plan of Beijing, China.
A. Lieu de Plainsance, ou l’en voit une Montagne saite a la main.
B. Grandes Cours du Palais de l’Empereur
From Prevost, Histoire Generale des Voyages.
Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)
Bellin was a French multifaceted hydrographer and geographer had an incredibly successful 50 year career producing maps. His illustrious career started at just 18 years of age when he was appointed Chief Cartographer to the French Navy in 1721. His attention to detail, accuracy and high standard of workmanship resulted in him playing an integral role to France’s leadership in European cartography. In addition to being the Chief Cartographer of France’s hydrographic office, he was also a member of the Académie de Marine, the Royal Society of London, and the Philosophes (French intellectual group).
