'Pe-Kin Capital of China. Part of the Great Wall & forts towards Yung ping east of Pekin'

Antique copperplate map, 1746

Title of map: 'Pe-Kin Capital of China. Part of the Great Wall & forts towards Yung ping east of Pekin'

The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail:

DATE PRINTED: 1746    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 19.5 x 16.0cm, 7.75 x 6.25 inches (Medium)

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: N. Parr

PROVENANCE: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels"; Printed for Thomas Astley, Published by His Majesty's Authority, London

TYPE: Antique copperplate map

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this map than that which is offered for sale. The map you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.

AUTHENTICITY:  This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPAÑA: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.

RETURNS POLICY:   I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.