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Auction 110, Lot 623

"Les Isles Philippines, Molucques et de la Sonde", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: South East Asia and Japan

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication: Methode pour Apprendre Facilement la Geographie

Color: Hand Color

Size:
6.5 x 5.5 inches
16.5 x 14 cm
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An attractive little map of the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines with a particularly noteworthy inset map of Japan. The main map is primarily based on Sanson's important map of the same title. However the map of Japan shows various influences resulting in a unique shape.

References: Walter #OAG-52, cat #64.

Condition: A

Recent outline color.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/2/2005

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