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A Chart of the China Sea

from the Island of Sanciam To Pedra Branca with the Course of the River Tigris From Canton to Macao Corrected From the Surveys Made By Capn. Jos. Huddart and Captn J.P. Larkins

LAURIE, [Robert] [and] [James] WHITTLE
London,
Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street,
12th May 1794.
Double-page engraved chart, minor loss to lower corners of chart skilfully repaired in facsimile.
630 by 860mm (24.75 by 33.75 inches).
1251

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Second state of the earliest printed British Maritime Chart to show Hong Kong. The map also includes a fascinating depiction of Hong Kong Island divided into two islands, with a narrow channel between the two land masses.

The map was originally issued by Sayer & Bennett, with the date of 29 November 1780, with the title 'A Chart of the China Sea from the Island of Sanciam To Pedra Branca with the Course of the River Tigris From Canton to Macao from a Portuguese...

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