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Paper, 'Observables of China' by [Isaak] Vossius

Reference number: CLP/7i/26

Date: 17th Century

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Vossius presents details of Nanquin [Nanjing] and Peking [Beijing], including city walls and architecture.

Subject: Explorarion

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CLP/7i/26
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17th Century
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Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
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Manuscript

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Isaacus Vossius

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Isaacus Vossius, Paper, 'Observables of China' by [Isaak] Vossius, 17th Century, CLP/7i/26, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_7i_26/paper-observables-of-china-by-isaak-vossius, accessed on 21 April 2026

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