Peking China Qing Empire Capital Beijing c. 1760 Vue d'Optique hand color print Leather Book Bindings & Sets Large format very uncommon/ rare

Large format very uncommon/ rare original engraved mid-19th century map

making later editions more interesting on some levels than earlier ones

embossed gilt title lettering

Ten engraved plates (mostly key urban views)

Peking China Qing Empire Capital Beijing c. 1760 Vue d'Optique hand color print Leather Book Bindings & Sets Large format very uncommon/ rareVue de Peking, Capitale de la Chine et de la Superbe Muraille qui la Separe de la Tartare. (Old Prints, 18th Century Prints, Asia, Qing Empire, China, Peking, Beijing, City View, Street Scene). Issued c. 1760, France by Jacques Chereau. Mid 18th century vue d'optique with original hand color. Print presents well, small hole in top center blank margin near small printed text, small a couple old paper repairs on reverse (one to close a tear which is