China - the Interior Chiefly from Du Halde and the Jesuits 1710 to 1718 and the Sea Coasts from Modern Authorities.

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• PUBLISHER: London; Chas. Knight & Co. 22, Ludgate Street, under the superintendence of the SDUK.

• MEDIUM: Engraving with handcolored outlines.

  DATE: 1844-52.

• EDITION SIZE: 13 1/8 x 15 3/4" (333 x 401 mm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, better known as SDUK, was an English enterprise devoted to spreading the most up to date cartographic information and enhancing geographical understanding and knowledge of the world. Over a period of years, the maps that the SDUK produced were issued by various publishers. The following is a breakdown. Baldwin & Craddock, 1829-32. Chapman & Hall, 1844. C. Knight, 1844-52. G. Cox, 1852-3. Stanford, 1857-70. The maps from this series are known for their fine engraving and attention to detail. Engraved by J. & C. Walker.

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• CONDITION: Good condition. Original outline color.

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