Jesuits in Bukaria Russia Tartary Asia Western China Yarkan 1749 Bellin map NZ (Sri Lanka- Indian- Taprobane- Indian

(Sri Lanka- Indian- Taprobane- Indian Ocean island)

9 1/8“ H x 5 7/8“W

Jasper National Park

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Jesuits in Bukaria Russia Tartary Asia Western China Yarkan 1749 Bellin map NZ (Sri Lanka- Indian- Taprobane- IndianKaart van klyn Bukharia, en de nabuurige landen volgens Jezuiten Carte de la Petite Bukharie et pays voisons Issued 1749, den Haag (the Hague) by N. Bellin. A visually superior example, clean, lovely hand coloring, overall map displays a pleasing age patina. Original fold lines as issued for this map, very narrow top blank margin as seen issued. Sheet size c. 9 3 4" H x 14 5 8" W. Engraved area c. 8 3 8" x 12". Pictures show this mid 18th century map