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Editorial: John Thomson, Edinburgh, 1821

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Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 19.5" x 23.25". This wonderful 1821 map by John Thomson covers Central Asia and extends from the Red Sea east to Japan and Kamchatka. Centered on the Chinese Empire, includes the regions of the Arabian peninsula, Persia, Turkey, India, China, Tibet, Russia, Korea, (Gulf of Corea), Japan, Tartary, Burma, Indonesia, and the Phillippines. The map notes important towns and cities, including the supposed location of Kara Korum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan, in the Gobi Desert. The great wall of China is also noted. The map appears in Thompson's circa 1821 edition of "New General Atlas". The map is in good condition with some staining on the top margin and original center fold line. John Thomson (1777 - 1837) was a Scottish bookseller and publisher active in the early 19th century, who was one of the leaders in Europe who favored detailed and accurate mapping over the decorative and elaborate cartouches that appeared in earlier maps. His most important work was "Thomson's New General Atlas" and his "Atlas of Scotland". Although he went into bankruptcy twice during his career, his maps are today highly desirable for their scale and detail. This is beautiful example of his work.…

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Detalles bibliográficos

Título
Asia
Autor
THOMSON, John
Editorial
John Thomson, Edinburgh
Año de publicación
1821
Encuadernación
unbound
Catálogos de vendedores
19TH CENTURY, ANTIQUE, ASIA, MAP

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