C1764

Pont Volant, tire de Kirker.

Early c.18th French view of the Flying Bridge built between two mountains on the River Whang-ho (Yellow River) in China, 600 feet long and 650 high from the River. From Prevost, Abbe. Histoire générale des voyages : ou, Nouvelle collection de … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Pont Volant, tire de Kirker.

Date:

C1764

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size: 

285mm 
x 193mm

Paper Size: 

313mm 
x 240mm
AUTHENTICITY
Pont Volant, tire de Kirker. - Antique View from 1764

Genuine antique
dated:

1764

Description:

Early c.18th French view of the Flying Bridge built between two mountains on the River Whang-ho (Yellow River) in China, 600 feet long and 650 high from the River.

From Prevost, Abbe. Histoire générale des voyages : ou, Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre qui ont été publiées jusqu’à présent dans les différentes langues de toutes les.. Paris

References:
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967:  65403.
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974:  p.241
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973:  5991

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 6058912
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: 05041509
State Library New South Wales: RB/DQ909.8A
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier: ark:/12148/bpt6k201024v
State Library Victoria: RARESF 910.8 P929H

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