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Antique Map of China, Also Depicting Formosa 'Taiwan' and Part of Korea, c.1840

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Antique map titled 'China'. Old map of China, also depicting Formosa (Taiwan) and part of Korea. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: c.1840 Overall size: 27.5 x 22.5 cm. Image size: 25 x 20 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGJC-1721stDibs: LU3054326256412

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