Bukhara Central Asian Steppe Western China Kobi Jesuits 1749 Bellin engraved map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsKaart can Klyn-Bukharia, en de Nabuurige Landen, volgend de Afmeetinge der Jezuiten, en der Kaart vo't Russiese Ryk can den Hr. Kyrillow. Op de Englelsche in di Bestek gebragt, door N.B. 1749.
(Asia, Central Asia, Bukhara, Kashgar, Gobi Desert).
Issued 1749, The Hague by De Bondt. Map likely by Bellin.
Lovely mid 18th century engraved map.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, sheet uniformly age toned to a mellow state, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet measures c. 9 3/4" H x 14 3/4" W.
Engraved area measures c. 8 1/2" H x 12" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R26135].