Delisle, Guillaume. Carte des Indes et de la Chine. 1705. Americas of Cervara

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Delisle, Guillaume. Carte des Indes et de la Chine. 1705. Americas of CervaraGuillaume Delisle (French, 1675 1726) Carte des Indes et de la Chine Paris, 1705 25 1 2 x 26 1 2 inches This 1705 map by Guillaume Delisle, one of the most influential French cartographers of the early 18th century, provides a remarkably accurate and detailed depiction of India, Southeast Asia, and China. Produced at a time when European powers were expanding their influence in Asia, the map reflects Delisles commitment to scientific precision, moving