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Ignatius Sichelbarth
Receiving the surrender of the Ili


Certificate of Authentication


This is to certify that the item illustrated and described below is a genuine antique
map, print or book that was first produced and published in 1769, today 255 years ago.
December 3, 2024

Dr Leendert Helmink, Ph.D.
Cartographer(s)

Ignatius Sichelbarth

First Published

Paris, 1769

This edition

1769

Size

52 x 90 cms

Technique

Copper engraving

Stock number

18706

Condition

excellent

Antique map of China by Ignatius Sichelbarth
Antique map of China by Ignatius Sichelbarth

Description

Engraved by Prevost, from a drawing of 1765 by Jesuit Ignatius Sichelbarth, to commemorate the Emperor Qianlong's victory in Central Asia 1755-59. Unobtainable and important view. One of a rare series of sixteen views, engraved for Qianlong in France under the supervision of C.N. Cochin, celebrating the emperor's victory over the muslims of Eastern Turkestan (Xingiang). Large showpiece. Of exceptional importance and rarity.