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Rare complete set of “the most valuable 18th-century source on Jesuit activities in frontier regions throughout the world” (Hill, ‘Collection Of Pacific Voyages’) 
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China.
[London,
1817].
Engraved map, with fine original full-wash colour.
600 by 510mm (23.5 by 20 inches).
1150
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Fine example of John Thomson's map of China, published for his 'New General Atlas'. John Thomson (1777-1837) was a Scottish cartographer and publisher, active in Edinburgh. He published several editions of the 'New General Atlas' from 1814 to 1821.
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