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Auction 120, Lot 732

"Royaume de la Chine", Sanson, Nicolas

Subject: China and Korea

Period: 1699 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.6 x 9.6 inches
19.3 x 24.4 cm
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Superbly engraved map of the Kingdom of China showing Korea as an island, the island of Luzon in the Philippines, the island of Formosa and portions of Japan. A handsome wreath forms the title cartouche. Engraved by Antoine de Winter.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $300

Closed on 7/18/2007

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