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A most attractive and detailed steel engraved antique map of
CHINA
Engraved for,
A Complete Atlas of The World Comprised in Thirty - Four Maps engraved from the best authorities and the most recent discoveries by Mr John Russell and others
Drawn & engraved by J.Russell and published London, Fisher, Son & Co. 1839, dated and credited in the plate.
The full wash original hand colouring is particularly well executed and appropriate and adds considerably to the visual appeal. All borders are complete with margins beyond. Eminently suitable for mounting and framing for display.
Fine, virtually unmarked condition, ( light creasing lower margin) what appears as browning is due to our scanner and is not evident on the original. A handsome old map.
Measuring approx. 9 x 7 (230mm x 180mm) including borders.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 165 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
We do not deal in reproductions, facsimiles or modern copies of any kind.
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