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A map of China and neighbouring countries. Landmarks such as the Great Wall. Dated 1645.

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BL3282742
Image title
A map of China and neighbouring countries. Landmarks such as the Great Wall. Dated 1645.
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Chinese School (17th century) / Chinese
Location
British Library, London, UK
Medium
engraving
Date
1645 AD (C17th AD)
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Titled "Tianxia jiubian fenyie renji lucheng quantu" (or "a comprehensive map of the kingdom of China and neighbouring countries"), the lot is the last map produced during the Ming dynasty. It displays the increasing western influence on the nation with the first use of latitude and longitude seen on a Chinese map. Railway, Highway & Aviation Map of China. Nanking China Language: Chinese Source/Shelfmark: Maps.*60875.(11) 1645 (Reconstruction in China.) Scale, 1,500[Li = 112 mm]

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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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China / Asia / cartography / asia / map / 17th century / style and period / plan / chinese / Date by century of work or scene / Junyi Cao
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