1936 Frank Dorn Map Of Beijing Or Peking China
Item History & Price
Rare 1936 Hand Colored Map Of Peking China by Frank Dorn. Peiping Map Old Lithograph Peiyang Press Ltd Tientsin-Peiping Excellent Condition! This map was purchased at an auction and I was told by an appraiser that this map is hand colored. The map overall is in good condition. There is some staining on the bottom right of the map and some tears along the side of the map. The lithograph has very vibrant colors. It is approx 29” x 33” . Compare auction p...ricing and condition!! Recently 2 sold one for $3100 and $3600 and both with damage.Please note local pick up is available and encouraged at the buyer’s convenience. Otherwise shipping includes insurance and will be professionally packaged. Buyers have option to pick what shipping option works best for them.
The map is framed under glass that measures 40x30 inches and weighs about 23 pounds. I can also take
the map out of the frame and it would cost much less to ship. I will let the buyer decide on what he or she would like to do with the shipping.
Here is what is written on the bottom of the map:
A map and history of Peiping; formerly known as Peking; capital of Provinces , princedoms and kingdoms since 1121 B.C.; in 1264 A.D. The capital of the Mongol Empire of Kublai Khan; made the capital of the Ming Empire and built as it is today by Yung Lo in 1421; continued as the capital of the Chinese Empire through the Ming and Ching Dynasties; and now a city which will live long in a memory of a man as one of the greatest the world as ever known. Completed on the Fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty six.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this map. Thanks for looking
The map is framed under glass that measures 40x30 inches and weighs about 23 pounds. I can also take
the map out of the frame and it would cost much less to ship. I will let the buyer decide on what he or she would like to do with the shipping.
Here is what is written on the bottom of the map:
A map and history of Peiping; formerly known as Peking; capital of Provinces , princedoms and kingdoms since 1121 B.C.; in 1264 A.D. The capital of the Mongol Empire of Kublai Khan; made the capital of the Ming Empire and built as it is today by Yung Lo in 1421; continued as the capital of the Chinese Empire through the Ming and Ching Dynasties; and now a city which will live long in a memory of a man as one of the greatest the world as ever known. Completed on the Fifth day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty six.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this map. Thanks for looking
