1755 Prevost Antique Plans Cities of Jinhua & Pinghu in Zhejiang Province, China Germany original copper-plate engraved antique map

original copper-plate engraved antique map of the City Island of Cayenne in French Guyana

One of Antoine Francois Prevosts monumental undertakings was his history of exploration & discovery in 15 volumes titledHistoire Générale des Voyages written between 1746-1759 and was extended to 20 volumes after his death by various authors

Performed under the direction of Captains Cook

during his 3rd & last Voyage of Discovery

1755 Prevost Antique Plans Cities of Jinhua & Pinghu in Zhejiang Province, China Germany original copper-plate engraved antique mapTitle: Vusihyen; Hou Tcheou Fou Date: 1755 Size: 10in x 7 1 2in (255mm x 190mm) Ref: 23400 Condition : (A+) Fine Condition Description: This fine, original copper plate engraved antique map, plans of the cities of Jinhua & Pinghu in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang by Jakob van Schley in 1755 after Jean Baptiste Du Halde was published in Antoine Franois Prevosts 15 volumes of Histoire Generale des Voyages written by Prevost & other authors