Qign Empire China Mongolia Korea Russian Empire 1883 Letts scarce map

Russia in Asia, Chinese Empire, &c.

(Asia, Russian Empire, Qing Empire, China, Mongolia, Manchuria, Korea).

Issued 1883, London by Letts.

Scarce late 19th century color lithographed map. A later re-issue of the SDUK maps originally printed some 40 years prior.

Of particular modern interest for the key, which notes unusual features such as British consulate locations, ruins and light houses, categories not typically found on maps of this era or region.

Well preserved, clean, nice looking example, a couple minor edge splits along the bottom.

Sheet Measures c. 17 1/8" H x 14" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 15 1/4" H x 12 1/8" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 3.

[R27152].