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Barrow, John: A Chart on Mercator's
Projection containing the Track and Soundings of the Lion, the Hindostan and Tenders, from Turon Bay in Cochin-China to the mouth of the Pei-ho river in the Gulf of the Pe-tche-lee or
Pekin [Peking / Beijing]. 1796. Engraved by B. Baker and published by George Nicol, April 12th 1796. Watermark J. Whatman 1794. Map size approx 700 x 490mm. Page size approx 752 x 570mm. From Staunton's An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China.
A record of part of the journey undertaken by John Barrow while serving with the Earl of McCartney's Embassy to the Emperor of China from Tartary to Canton. With many place and river names this map also records barometer, chronometer and thermometer readings, together with lunar observations. Centre fold with mis-fold, few very faint small fox spots, very good, clean, bright, uncoloured and interesting record of John Barrows exploration into China. Please refer to Cat. Nos. 90385 and 90386 for complimentary maps. |
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