Samuel Purchas, The Map of China. 1625
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Samuel Purchas, The Map of China (Huang Ming yitong fang yu bei lan-Comprehensive view map of the Imperial Ming). 1625. Impression measures 11.75 x 14.5'' on approx 12 x 15.5'' sheet. B&W; It is considered the first map of western China published in Europe. Trimmed at lower edge of impression, tear at center bottom next to Hainan. Purchased from W Graham Arader in 2003 for $4,500.(11)
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Samuel Purchas, The Map of China. 1625
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