Qing Empire China Burma Yellow Sea c. 1850 Tallis Rapkin decorative mapChina. (Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Asia, Qing Empire, China, Burma, Yellow Sea, Chinese Soldiers, Hong Kong). Issued London, c. 1850 60; Drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin. Published by Orr & Co. Lovely mid 19th century antique map, engraved with original outline hand color. Decorative visual appeal, unique to this era and series. Widely considered one of the most decorative maps of the 19th century, charming well rendered vignettes scenes surround the