Old Map of the Chinese Empire by Visscher, 1690: Eastern China, Southern China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao dakota exceedingly rare monochrome copperplate map

exceedingly rare monochrome copperplate map shows the ancient county of Devonshire (now Devon) as it was in 1611

offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and geographical divisions of the time

North Braintree

Killarney is famous for its lakes

Historical name: Pons Aemilii

Old Map of the Chinese Empire by Visscher, 1690: Eastern China, Southern China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao dakota exceedingly rare monochrome copperplate mapImmerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with the 'Imperii Sinarum Nova Descriptio Auctore Joh van Loon', a remarkable cartographic masterpiece from the late 17th century. Translated into English, the title of this map is 'New Description of the Chinese Empire by Joh van Loon'. Crafted by Nicolaes Visscher II in 1690, this map is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age of cartography, a period known for its precise and aesthetically pleasing maps.