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Auction 115, Lot 639

"Asia", Schreiber, Johann Georg

Subject: Asia

Period: 1760 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9 x 6.2 inches
22.9 x 15.7 cm
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Interesting small map of the continent and South East Asia. Japan appears as a large single island incorporating Terra Yedso, and Compagnie Land is still shown to the east of Japan. Decorative title cartouche with merchants and exotic animals. German text to right of map.

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Condition: B

Original color. Stain in lower margin, just entering map. Some soiling in blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Unsold

Closed on 6/21/2006

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