The Kingdome of China. London: G. Humble, 1626. Double-page engraved map, 395 x 515 mm, English text on verso, bordered on east and west by 8 people of china and on the north by 4 vignettes showing sailing carts, a view of Macao, a view of "Quinzay" (Hangzhou) and the crucifixion of Jesuit martyrs, decorative cartouche flanked by maidenheads, 2 ships and a sea monster, part of America showing in the northeast corner. Framed. Expert repair at centerfold, an excellent example. Provenance: Asian Art Museum, San Francisco. A Curious Affair: The Fascination between East and West, June 17, 2006-September 3, 2006. Early edition of this Speed map of China with insular Korea, the inclusion of Japan and the northwestern American coast apparently peaking out from the northeastern corner (but not mentioned in American map reference).
The Kingdome of China. London: G. Humble, 1626. Double-page engraved map, 395 x 515 mm, English text on verso, bordered on east and west by 8 people of china and on the north by 4 vignettes showing sailing carts, a view of Macao, a view of "Quinzay" (Hangzhou) and the crucifixion of Jesuit martyrs, decorative cartouche flanked by maidenheads, 2 ships and a sea monster, part of America showing in the northeast corner. Framed. Expert repair at centerfold, an excellent example. Provenance: Asian Art Museum, San Francisco. A Curious Affair: The Fascination between East and West, June 17, 2006-September 3, 2006. Early edition of this Speed map of China with insular Korea, the inclusion of Japan and the northwestern American coast apparently peaking out from the northeastern corner (but not mentioned in American map reference).
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