1851 - "INDEPENDENT & CHINESE TARTARY HINDOSTAN CHINA'

Large and detailed map in fine colour, showing from the Caspian Sea and Afghanistan to Japan, marking Hong Kong. This was published at a time of western expansion: the 'Great Game' was being played in central Asia; Hong Kong island is marked; and the India Mutiny against British Rule erupted the next year.

Overall size 64cm x 53cm.

Condition is generally fine with central fold as issued and with original hand colour.