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186091 - W Guthrie - Map of China engraved by John Russell 1811.
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W Guthrie - Map of China engraved by John Russell 1811. This copper-engraved map titled China. From the best Authorities, was produced for the atlas to William Guthrie's widely read geographical volumes. Written by Scottish historian and geographer William Guthrie (1708–1770). This specific layout and copper plate engraving circulated predominantly in editions dated around 1811 to 1818. Size: 7.5in x 8.7in (19.1cm x 22.1cm) The cartography delineates China Proper (the historical core provinces) alongside surrounding regions like the Birman Empire, Tibet, and the Yellow Sea. It is typical of the early-19th-century Eurocentric mapping perspective, pulling together topographic knowledge from available trade and diplomatic reports. Excellent condition - please review the images carefully
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