Iunnan, Queicheu, Quangsi et Quantung Provinciae Regni Sinensis ...

Johannes Janssonius (*1588 - 1664)
Old coloured map of Hainan, Southwest China. Printed in Amsterdam by G. Valk & P. Schenk in 1720.

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Description

Janssonius' map of the south-western provinces of China, beautiful coloured by a contemporary hand. Re-issued by G. Valk and P. Schenk. Decorated with two figural cartouches, a legend and three sailing ships.

Details

CartographerJohannes Janssonius
TitleIunnan, Queicheu, Quangsi et Quantung Provinciae Regni Sinensis ...
Publisher, YearG. Valk & P. Schenk, Amsterdam, 1720
Plate Size46.0 x 52.4 cm (18.1 x 20.6 inches)
Sheet Size53.5 x 63.0 cm (21.1 x 24.8 inches)
ReferenceVan der Krogt, P. (Atlantes) 8414:1

Condition

Marginal soiling or spotting mainly in margin, lower centrefold backed in margin. Printed on strong and stable paper. A very good copy with wide margin.

Cartographer

Johannes Janssonius also known as Jan Jansson was born 1588 in Arnhem, Netherlands. His father was a bookseller and publisher (Jan Janszoon the Elder). When he married the daughter of the cartographer Jodocus Hondius he also set up a business as book publisher in Amsterdam. His first map was published in 1616. Around 15 years later he set up a partnership with his brother in law Hondius add issued further editions of the Mercator/Hondius atlas. After his death in 1664, his heirs still have published several maps. Many of his plates have been acquired by Pieter Schenk and Gerard Valk.

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Johannes Janssonius: Iunnan, Queicheu, Quangsi et Quantung Provinciae Regni Sinensis ....
Old coloured map of Hainan, Southwest China. Printed in Amsterdam by G. Valk & P. Schenk in 1720.

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