Description: Old maps, Genuine antiques No copies China, Beijing (北京), Van der Schley, 1748, Observatoire de Peking Cartographer / Cartógrafo Bellin / Van Schley Title / Título Observatoire de Peking/Beschouwplaats der Starren Year / Año 1748 Size / Tamaño Image 17 x 24 on page of 25,5 x 33 cm Description / Descripción The Old Observatory of Bejing is one of the oldest observatories in the world. The observatory itself is located on a 15 meter high 40 by 40 meter stone platform, an extension of the old ramparts of the Ming Dynasty. The engraving shows the different instruments, some of them brought there by Jesuit priests: globes, astrolabes and armillary spheres. Copper engraving by Jacob van der Schley after an earlier example of Pierre le Comte and published in the more exclusive international version (with titles in Dutch and French) of ´Histoire Generale des Voyages, De Hondt, The Hague, 1748 Condition / Estado Excellent condition. Beautifully hand colored. Verso: blank. Remarks / Comentarios Please read the part about the condition of the map and study the pictures carefully before buying. I sell original maps, often several centuries old, and they therefore will have signs of age and use. Por favor, estudie atentamente las fotos y el texto para conocer el estado del mapa antes de adquirirlo. Se trata de un mapa original que tiene unos siglos de antigüedad, razón por la que presenta ciertas marcas de uso. Payment and shipment / Pago y envío Payment / Pago With bank transfer to Spanish or Dutch bank account or with PayPal (the seller prefers a bank transfer). Pago por transferencia bancaria a cuenta española u holandesa o con PayPal (el vendedor prefiere transferencia). Shipment / Envío In case you choose to have the item shipped without certified/insured mail, the seller will not be responsible for safe arrival of the shipment. If needed, a proof of shipment can be provided. En caso de que usted no elija correo certificado, el vendedor no se hará responsable si su paquete no llega bien. Si lo desea, recibirá un comprobante de envío. Return policy / devolución In case you do not like the map, you can return it to the seller within 10 days after receiving it. You are responsible for the costs for return shipment/insurance. You will receive a full refund of the purchase amount (excl. shipping costs) after the seller has the map. En caso de que al final no le guste el mapa, puede devolverlo en un plazo de 10 días tras recibirlo. Los gastos de envío (certificado) corren de su cargo. Cuando el vendedor reciba el mapa, le será devuelto el importe completo de la compra (excluidos los gastos de envío). SHIPMENT CAN BE COMBINED PUEDEN MANDARSE VARIOS MAPAS EN UN SOLO ENVÍO SEE THE OTHER MAPS I HAVE FOR SALE MIRE LOS DEMÁS MAPAS QUE TENGO EN VENTA Keywords:
Price: 99 USD
Location: Collado
End Time: 2024-12-04T06:00:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: Pictorial/Bird's Eye
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1748
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Jacob van der Schley
City: Beijing
Country/Region: China
