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Auction: 15040 - Antique Maps sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 71

Maps
China
Foochow
1745-47 Fu chew fu, or Hoksyew, Capital of Fo kyen, from Montanus, by J. Basire; 14½ x 8½ inches, uncoloured. Marked at foot, "Plate 46, o.17, p.38".

A striking panoramic view of the city of Foochow the capital of the province of Fukien. This engraving was published in Thomas Salmon's "Universal Gazetteer" in 1791 (after Arnoldus Montanus, the 17th century Dutch teacher and author). A to D places marked on the map are: Suburbs call'd Lamthay; Bridge with 36 Arches; Fresh water River; The Water Gate.

Small repaired tear in the top margin, fine

Estimate
SG$120 to SG$150