Canton River China Hong Kong Macao Honan Island Guangzhou c. 1856-72 Weller map
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The Canton River or Chu-Kiang from Macao and Hong Kong to Pettinger Island - The Canton River or Chu-Kiang from Pottinger Island to Canton.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, China, Qing Empire, Canton River, Pearl River, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao, River Map ).
Issued c. 1856-72, London by Edward Weller for the Weekly Dispatch Atlas.
Mid 19th century lithographed map with original outline hand color.
Among the most desirable of all the Dispatch maps issued.
A relatively uncommon/ scarce map which was among maps issued in weekly installments for many years by this firm.
Typical signs of time and wear soft old crease lines which are easy to overlook.
Sheet Measures c. 13 1/2" H x 18 1/4" W.
Printed Area Measures c. 12" H x 17" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R30335].