China, divided into its Great Provinces According to the best Authorities.
New York: Carey, 1814.
Map. Engraving with original hand outline coloring. Image measures 13" x 13.75".
This scarce map shows provinces in China, including the Kingdom of Korea and features Taiwan and Haynan islands. Engraved by Benjamin Tanner, this map was published in Philadelphia for Carey's General Atlas and has hand coloring outlining each province. Mountain ranges and rivers are shown and labeled, as well as the Great Wall of China. The map is in good condition, the original center fold line has been repaired, and is torn slightly.
Mathew Carey (1760-1839) was an Irish-born American publisher, bookseller, and economist, as well as one the most important figures of early American cartography. Carey was based in Philadelphia, where he apprenticed for Benjamin Franklin before establishing his own book shop and publishing firm. He is credited with publishing the first American atlases, producing some of the best quality maps and most informative depictions of the United States in the early period after it gained independence.
Illustrator: TANNER, Benjamin
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $600.00
Item #331513