Asia And Its Islands According To D’Anville; Divided Into Empires, Kingdoms, States, Regions Etc [Map]
1799. Hand-coloured engraving, four sheets, text including title, date “Feb. 2, 1799” and publisher’s line in cartouche upper left corner, 106.1 x 124.1cm. Repaired tears, missing portions, old folds. Linen-backed.
Text continues “with the European possessions and settlements in the East Indies and an exact delineation of all the discoveries made in the eastern parts by the English under Capt. Cook, Vancouver & Peyrouse [sic]. Published by Laurie & Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London.” The cartouche depicts a Middle Eastern merchant with camel and trading goods. Ref Item #CL201-3
Price (AUD): $3,950.00