Macao China from Penha Hill 1856 Perry Birds-eye view antique lithograph print

Macao From Penha Hill.

(China).

Issued 1856 by P.S. Duval & Co, Phila.

Rendered from nature by Heine, drawn by J. Queen..

Original mid-19th century tinted color lithograph issued for Perry's 1852-54 Expedition to China & Japan.

One of the earliest accurate "modern" (c.150 years ago) Western panoramic depictions of this important Chinese city.

Sheet measures c. 11 1/4" W x 8 1/8" H

Printed area measures c. 8 3/4" W x 5 3/4" H.

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