Blaeu, Johannes. Quangsi, Sinarvm Imperii Provincia Decimateria . Amsterdam, 1650s. [China] Travel & Exploration Books Brookshaw asserts in the preface

Brookshaw asserts in the preface that the Pomona Britannica was an enduring work created for the enjoyment and edification of “succeeding generations

the Bantam entrepot was little more than a name on a map - as seen here - whileBatavia further east had risen

Fine engraved folding "key" map with original hand-colour in full (to neat line: 19 6/8 x 19 1/8 inches

Length 25 in

The borders are adorned with intricate cartouches

Blaeu, Johannes. Quangsi, Sinarvm Imperii Provincia Decimateria . Amsterdam, 1650s. [China] Travel & Exploration Books Brookshaw asserts in the prefaceJohannes Blaeu Quangsi, Sinarvm Imperii Provincia Decimateria [China] Amsterdam, 1650s 21 x 24 3 4 inches The map titled *"Quangsi, Sinarvm Imperii Provincia Decimateria"* (Guangxi, the Tenth Province of the Chinese Empire) was created in the 1650s by Johannes Blaeu, a renowned Dutch cartographer. This map, part of Blaeus extensive work on the Chinese Empire, focuses on the Guangxi province, located in the southern part of China. The map is richly