Qing Empire China Korea Beijing Peking Hong Kong Macao 1850 Cowperthwait map
Qing Empire China Korea Beijing Peking Hong Kong Macao 1850 Cowperthwait map Qing Empire China Korea Beijing Peking Hong Kong Macao 1850 Cowperthwait map Qing Empire China Korea Beijing Peking Hong Kong Macao 1850 Cowperthwait map
$ 95.00

China.

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

Issued 1850, Philadelphia by Thomas Cowperthwait.

Fine uncommon mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color.

Below the title the key notes the names of the five free (trading) ports then open to outsiders.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 17 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 15 5/8" H x 13" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R26699].