Peking China Qing Empire Capital Beijing c. 1760 Vue d'Optique hand color print Leather Book Bindings & Sets 239- calling the map "Very

239- calling the map "Very Important" and marking a "second starting point in American Geology"

9 1/8" H x 4" W

Wonderfully detailed

Ten engraved plates (mostly key urban views)

making later editions more interesting on some levels than earlier ones

Peking China Qing Empire Capital Beijing c. 1760 Vue d'Optique hand color print Leather Book Bindings & Sets 239- calling the map "VeryVue de Peking, Capitale de la Chine et de la Superbe Muraille qui la Separe de la Tartare. (Old Prints, 18th Century Prints, Asia, Qing Empire, China, Peking, Beijing, City View, Street Scene). Issued c. 1760, France by Jacques Chereau. Mid 18th century vue d'optique with original hand color. Print presents well, small hole in top center blank margin near small printed text, small a couple old paper repairs on reverse (one to close a tear which is