Qing China Beijing Peking Hong Kong 1860 Weller & Blacke large color map

China.

(Asia, Qing Empire, China, Peking, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, Macao).

Issued 1860, Glasgow by Blackie & Son. Engraved by Edw. Weller. 

Fine large mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. 

From an uncommon atlas of the era, a monumental folio production that was fairly expensive in its day.

Well preserved, clean, some light uniform age toning to paper as typical, overall a nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" x 14 5/8".

Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/2"  x 13 1/2" .

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, 143.

[R27035].